King James And The Witches Of Lothian - Thomas Wright - Bog

""King James and the Witches of Lothian"" by Thomas Wright is a historical non-fiction book that explores the infamous North Berwick witch trials that took place in Scotland during the reign of King James VI in the late 16th century. The book provides a detailed account of the witch hunts that occurred in the Lothian region, including the confessions and testimonies of the accused witches, as well as the political and religious context of the time. The author also delves into the role of King James in the trials and his personal beliefs about witchcraft. Wright's research sheds light on the widespread fear and paranoia surrounding witchcraft in Scotland during this period and the devastating consequences for those accused of practicing it. Overall, ""King James and the Witches of Lothian"" offers a fascinating and informative glimpse into a dark chapter of Scottish history.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Narratives of Sorcery and Magic From the Most Authentic Sources Part 1, by Thomas Wright. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141659.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.