Witchcraft and Evidence in Early Modern England

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Initial modern magic, magic, politics has plenty of praise points. In particular, its breadth of time and geographical range, a strong argument and impressive usage of various sources. In particular, local research is based on a comprehensive careful record study, bringing new evidence and new perspectives to familiar affairs. Witch hunting activities in various parts of East Anglia and Kent are particularly beneficial. In fact, Elmer's book can be thought of in various ways as celebrating and demonstrating the potential forces of micro history, and rethinking the reasons for searching British witches.

This book carries out the goals given in the preface. For new readers in the early modern British witchcraft history, this is certainly an easy to understand introduction. Sections dealing with general topics are also useful for newcomers who are interested in magic in other places. However, there are important considerations. Since the scope of this book is in the UK, it is not necessary to conduct a detailed investigation on development outside this field. However, even if the length and number are limited, adding some comparative notes will help explain the early modern magical aspects of the UK and sharing with other countries.