Publisher's Synopsis
The Examen Of Witches is a historical book written by Henry Boguet in the 16th century. The book is a detailed account of the witch hunts that took place in Europe during the Middle Ages. Boguet was a French judge and he wrote the book as a guide for other judges who were responsible for prosecuting witches. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a general overview of witchcraft, including its origins, beliefs, and practices. The second part discusses the legal procedures for prosecuting witches, including the types of evidence that can be used in court. The third part provides a detailed account of several witch trials that took place in France during Boguet's time as a judge. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and the witch hunts that took place in Europe. However, it should be noted that the book reflects the beliefs and attitudes of its time and may not be entirely accurate or unbiased.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
