The French a Jules in Middle (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Chamier, Frederick R.

9781440089176: The French a Jules in Middle (Classic Reprint)

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440089175 ISBN 13 : 9781440089176

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Afficher les exemplaires de cette �dition comportant l'ISBN

0 D'occasion

4 Neuf

De EUR 20,38

Discover the Sorceress, a healer and symbol who shaped medicine, magic, and persecution in the Middle Ages.

This concise study traces how a powerful female figure emerged from poverty and despair to influence how people healed themselves and understood nature. It frames her as more than a stereotype, showing how she was both revered and hunted as society’s fears and rules shifted over a thousand years.

Through narrative and analysis, the book links medicine, superstition, and social conflict. It explores the roots of healing with plants, the rituals surrounding magic, and the harsh persecutions that defined her fate across Europe.

how the Sorceress served as a healer using plants and practical knowledge
how medicine, magic, and social power intersected in medieval life
how beliefs shaped trials, persecutions, and the reputation of female healers
how the figure evolved across centuries, from marginal figure to symbol of struggle

Ideal for readers of history, medicine, and folklore seeking a clear, focused portrait of a complex historic role.

Les informations fournies dans la section � Synopsis � peuvent faire r�f�rence � une autre �dition de ce titre.

�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440089175
ISBN 13: 9781440089176
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 363
Coordonn�es du fabricant: Copytech (UK) Ltd, Trading as Printondemand-worldwide.com
gpsr@podww.com

9 Culley Court
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 6WA
Royaume-Uni
Personne responsable: Easy Access System Europe O�, 16879218
+358405003575
gpsr.requests@easproject.com

Mustam�e tee 50
Tallinn
10621
Estonie

Autres �ditions populaires du m�me titre

9780331924893: The Sorceress: A Complete Translation From the French of Jules Michelet (Classic Reprint)

Edition pr�sent�e

ISBN 10 : 0331924897 ISBN 13 : 9780331924893
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
Couverture rigide

R�sultats de recherche pour The French a Jules in Middle (Classic Reprint)

Image fournie par le vendeur

The Sorceress: A Complete Translation From the French of Jules Michelet

A. R. Allinson

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1440089175 ISBN 13 : 9781440089176

Neuf Paperback

impression � la demande

Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni

�valuation du vendeur 4 sur 5 �toiles

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating and controversial exploration of the figure of the sorceress in the Middle Ages. The author delves into the social and cultural context that gave rise to this powerful, yet often demonized figure, arguing that the sorceress was born out of the despair and anxieties of a world grappling with the collapse of classical paganism and the rise of Christianity. The author meticulously examines the role of the sorceress as a healer, a conduit to the supernatural, and a symbol of the enduring power of nature in a world increasingly dominated by religious dogma. Examining the myths and legends surrounding the sorceress, the author challenges conventional narratives and offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between the sorceress and the forces of good and evil, as well as her connection to both the old and new worlds. Through a detailed exploration of the societal and religious forces at play, this book reveals the sorceress not as a mere caricature of evil, but as a multifaceted figure who reflects the anxieties, desires, and beliefs of her time. The author's exploration ultimately sheds light on the ways in which the sorceress became a symbol of both fear and hope, reflecting the enduring struggle between tradition and innovation, faith and skepticism, in the history of human thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440089176_0

Contacter le vendeur