Exploring the history of witches and witchcraft in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century, this book offers a captivating insight into the societal beliefs and practices surrounding witchcraft during early modern times. It serves as a vital resource for students and enthusiasts of witchcraft history, highlighting the cultural and historical contexts that shaped perceptions of witches in this period.
Applied Essentials - Foreign Exchange, The Complete Deal is a comprehensive guide to the currency markets - the largest in the world - and trading. Written by a seasoned campaigner, the book guides you through the market jargon and mystic of foreign exchange to get to the heart of how currencies are traded.
Offering a thorough exploration of witchcraft in England, this scholarly history delves into the cultural, social, and legal aspects that shaped the witch hunts and trials over the centuries. It examines the beliefs and fears surrounding witchcraft, the role of women, and the impact of these events on society. With extensive research and analysis, this work aims to provide a deeper understanding of the complexities and historical significance of witchcraft, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
A Horrible and True Story of Deception, Witchcraft, Murder, and the King of England
The book delves into the true story of a young woman's encounter with witchcraft in 1604, offering a detailed investigation of the historical case. Sharpe meticulously explores the complexities of the events surrounding the witchcraft phenomenon, shedding light on a narrative that has remained unexplored for four centuries.
Guy Fawkes is amongst the most celebrated figures in English history and Bonfire Night is a remarkably long lived and very English tradition. But why is it that in a modern, multicultural society people still turn out every November to commemorate a planned act of treason and terrorism which was defeated four hundred years ago? Had the Gunpowder Plot succeeded and the Catholics managed to blow up the king, the royal family and Parliament, English history would have been shaped by a terrorist act of unprecedented proportions, shattering in terms of both the damage inflicted and its propaganda value. James Sharpe examines the fateful night of 5 November 1605 and the tangled web of religion and politics which gave rise to the plot. He uncovers how celebration of the event, and of Guy Fawkes, the one gunpowder plotter everyone remembers, has changed over the centuries. Today, although most of the religious connotations have long been ignored, the bonfires remain. The festival created in 1605 by the state and church to commemorate a failed act of Catholic terrorism, now provides an annual raison d'�tre for the firework industry and an annual source of concern for Britain's cat owners. Every year the crowds gather, the bonfires are lit and the firework displays dazzle again. Interestingly however, the tradition is fast changing and reverting to the pre-Gunpowder Plot festival (now much Americanised) of Halloween.
Capt. Jim Sharpe shares his extensive expertise on dolphin fishing, drawing from 35 years as a charter boat fisherman in the Florida Keys. This comprehensive guide covers life history, behavior, and effective fishing techniques, including trolling, spin casting, and fly-fishing. With detailed illustrations and photographs, readers will discover methods for attracting dolphin, such as using kites and down-riggers, as well as strategies for adapting to environmental changes. The book serves as a complete reference for both novice and experienced anglers.
This reprint preserves the original text from 1841, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context and literary style of the time. The book presents themes and narratives reflective of its era, providing an authentic experience of 19th-century literature. Readers can explore the language, societal norms, and cultural insights that shaped the original work, making it a valuable addition for enthusiasts of classic literature and history.
Professor James Sharpe explores the brutal underside of our national life across some seven centuries. And as he looks at the litany of assaults, murders and riots that pepper our history he traces the subtle shifts both in the nature of violence and in people's attitudes to it.
