Witch Trials

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Tracing the history of occultism, this compendium spans from ancient Athens in 323 BCE to contemporary times, documenting accusations, punishments, and investigations. It details actual hearings, torture, and death sentences, highlighting both well-known and obscure cases. Through primary sources like media and correspondence, it exposes the injustices faced by the accused from governments, churches, and mobs. The book also includes extensive appendices with a glossary, a chronology of cases, and a list of legal proceedings along with their outcomes.