Witchland: A Tale of Witch Hunting and War in Seventeenth-Century Britain by Marion Gibson (Hardcover)

Explore the gripping history of witch hunts and war in 17th-century Britain with Marion Gibson's "Witchland." This compelling narrative delves into the fear, religious extremism, and social tensions that fueled accusations and led to the persecution of hundreds of innocent people.

• Restores the voices of those accused of witchcraft, drawing on newly uncovered historical records.
• Vividly portrays ordinary people caught in suspicion and moral panic during times of political upheaval.
• Examines how everyday tensions like poverty, grief, and resentment escalated into accusations.
• Offers an intimate look at community involvement in the persecution of the vulnerable.
• A captivating story of fanaticism, inequality, and the violence that surfaces during turbulent periods.

• Author: Marion Gibson
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Page Count: 320 pages
• Publication Date: July 30, 2026
• Dimensions: 15.3 x 2.3 x 23.4 cm
• Weight: 0.45 g (item weight) / 788g (product weight)
• ISBN-10: 1398545147
• ISBN-13: 978-1398545144

"Witchland" offers a remarkable feat of scholarship and empathy, providing an eye-witness view of the British witch trials that is as close as we are likely to get. Discover the stories of those forgotten by history in this essential read for anyone interested in Earth-Based Religions, Wicca, and Women in History.