A History of Witchcraft in England 1558 to 1718

The notorious 15th century treatise used to justify the witch hunts. This primary source reveals how accusers defined, detected, and prosecuted witchcraft.

Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger

A wide ranging look at witchcraft, ghosts, and demonology written as a series of letters. It blends folklore, history, and a skeptical analysis of supernatural belief.

Walter Scott

A study of how witchcraft and popular magic survived well past the era of the trials. It follows cunning folk, healers, and magical practices into the modern age.

Willem de Blécourt and Owen Davies

A collection of scholarly essays on witchcraft, demonology, and magic across history. It gathers research on beliefs, trials, and the cultural roots of the witch figure.

Marina Montesano

An examination of how witchcraft accusations drive persecution and displacement today. It reviews documented cases and the human rights questions they raise.

Jill Schnoebelen