Witchcraft and Whigs

Witchcraft and WhigsThe first detailed account of the life and work of Bishop Francis Hutchinson (1660 1739), author of one of the most important witchcraft texts of the early modern period, An historical essay concerning witchcraft (1718). This work has captivated readers for centuries and still a vital source for those investigating witchcraft trials of the period

The volume contains new research on a range of biographical

only to grow suspicious of her activities and possible lesbianism

is to fashion a gentleman or noble person in virtuous and gentle discipline: which for that I conceived should be most plausible and pleasing

critical approaches

life cycles from birth to death

in terms of GFP

Combining fashion theory with approaches from literature

looks back on her long and varied career

It contextualises the consort’s place within the wider socio-political environment of the Stuart courts and provides a comprehensive understanding of her personal iconography

Martin Shaw details CND’s rise

Ledger's book makes a major contribution to an understanding of the 'woman question' at the fin de siecle

A carefully selected compilation of films is complemented by essays that further examine the relationship between the city and cinema