Witch-Hunt in Szeged in the Early Eighteenth Century
Witch-Hunt in Szeged in the Early Eighteenth Century

Author(s): István Petrovics
Subject(s): History, Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, History of Law, Modern Age, Culture and social structure , 18th Century
Published by: Historický ústav SAV
Keywords: Hungary; Szeged; witches; witch-hunt; modern age; 18th century;
Summary/Abstract: At the very beginning I would like to make two remarks. Firstly, the paper is rather a case study than a theoretical or a typological approach to witchcraft. Secondly: I am deeply convinced that the witch trials at Szeged can only be understood properly if their discussion is placed into the context of the history of the town. Therefore in the first part of my paper I am going to deal with the urban development of Szeged.

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