{"title":"James Sharpe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Sharpe\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in exploring the social and cultural history of Early Modern England, with a particular focus on topics such as witchcraft and the beliefs that shaped the period. His works offer a detailed examination of the complexities behind superstition, law, and society, making them invaluable resources for those interested in historical studies and cultural change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched texts that combine scholarly insight with accessible narrative style, suitable for both students and enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e. Sharpe’s books bring a nuanced perspective to early modern history, enriching understanding of its enduring impact on English cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"witchcraft-in-early-modern-england-by-james-sharpe-9781138831155","title":"Witchcraft in Early Modern England","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWitchcraft in Early Modern England\u003c\/em\u003e provides a fascinating introduction to the history of witches and witchcraft in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWitchcraft was a crime punishable by death in England during this period, and this book charts the witch panics and legal persecution of witches that followed. It explores topics such as elite attitudes to witchcraft in England, the role of pressures and tensions within the community in accusations of witchcraft, the way in which the legal system dealt with witchcraft cases, and the complex decline of belief in witchcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevised and updated, this new edition explores the modern historiographical debate surrounding this subject. It incorporates recent findings and interpretations of historians in the field, bringing it right up-to-date. In particular, it offers an extended treatment of the difficult issues surrounding gender and witchcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupported by a range of compelling primary documents, this book is essential reading for all students of the history of witchcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608285987052,"sku":"9781138831155","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138831155-witchcraft-in-early-modern-england.jpg?v=1778194466"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-sharpe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}