Agnes Finnie - The 'Witch' of the Potterrow Port (Paperback)

Witchcraft holds a continued fascination for readers around the world, and the Scottish witch hunts have recently received renewed media attention, especially with the BBC 2 show Lucy Worsley Investigates, bringing attention to Edinburgh's witches. Expert Mary Craig explores the unusual story of Agnes Finnie, a middle class shopkeeper who lived in the tenements of Edinburgh. After arrest, most witches were tried within a matter of days but not Agnes. Her unusual case took months with weeks of deliberation of the jury. Mary explains why and gives her expert insight into the political and religious tensions that led to her burning. The book will interest a variety of readers, academics and non-academics alike - those interested in witchcraft, British and Scottish history, religious studies and women's studies. Mary Craig works as a historian with museums, archives and schools and hosts regular, well-attended events on the subject of witchcraft in the Scottish Borders. We expect strong media coverage. The Witches of Scotland campaign has recently gained traction and the attention of first minister Nicola Sturgeon, calling for a pardon and apology to those accused during the witch hunts.

General

Imprint:	Luath Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2023
First published:	2022
Authors:	Mary W. Craig
Dimensions:	129 x 198 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-80425-019-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > Witchcraft Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > Witchcraft
LSN:	1-80425-019-8
Barcode:	9781804250198

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