The crime of crimes : demonology and politics in France, 1560-1620

The crime of crimes : demonology and politics in France, 1560-1620 / Jonathan L. Pearl.

Author/creator	Pearl, Jonathan L.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Waterloo, Ont. : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, ©1999.
Description	viii, 181 pages ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Demonology--France --History --16th century. Demonology--France --History --17th century. Demonology--France --History --16th century --Sources. Demonology--France --History --17th century --Sources. Demonology--Political aspects --France --History --16th century. Demonology--Political aspects --France --History --17th century. Witchcraft--France --History --16th century. Witchcraft--France --History --17th century.

Contents	Early modern demonologists and modern historians -- Witchcraft, politics and law -- Politics and demonic possession -- Jesuits, Maldonat and the development of French demonology -- Politics, morality and demonology -- Three adversaries of political demonology -- Pierre de Lancre.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-178) and index.
LCCN	cn 98930430
ISBN	0889202966 (acid-free paper) :

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	BF1517.F5 P43 1998	✔ Available	Place Hold