Magic of despair. The moral economy of witchcraft in Russia of the XVII century
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In the book "Magic of despair" Valerie Kivelson, the persecution of witchcraft in Russia of the 17th century is considered in the context of the legislation, religion and life of society. Having gathered together the preserved certificates of ships over the sorcerers, the author compares and analyzes the testimony of witnesses, the nature of the issues of prosecutors and the recognition of the accused. As a result, a picture arises, giving a holistic idea of the concepts of morality and morality in Russia of that time. The main discovery of this amazing book is that not only women, but also men, not only representatives of social lower classes, but also all layers of society, from serfs to the queens, despite the fact that witchcraft was severely condemned and punished, was addressed to witchcraft.
Author:
Author:Kivelson V.
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Culture
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
Series:
Series: Modern Western Russiastry
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-6044709-0-9
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