Superstition and Force: Essays On the Wager of Law--The Wager of Battle--The Ordeal--The Torture

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This reprint of a classic 1866 edition explores the interplay between superstition and the exercise of power throughout history. The author delves into how beliefs and rituals have influenced societal structures and governance, providing a critical examination of the impact of irrational fears on human behavior and political authority. This work is significant for those interested in the historical context of social dynamics and the foundations of belief systems.