The 1645 Great Yarmouth Witch-Hunt

By Lelia Gleichner

Embark on a journey through the politically and religiously charged puritan towns of East Anglia during the tumultuous years of 1645 to 1647, marked by a series of witch-hunts that left a lasting imprint on the region's history. While previous studies have explored the broader patterns of witch-hunts in East Anglia, this groundbreaking thesis focuses specifically on the town of Great Yarmouth, providing an in-depth examination of the factors that fueled urban communities' support for witch-hunting during this period.

Delving into the historical context of puritan governance spanning over a quarter of a century, this study sheds light on how the witch-hunt held significance for Great Yarmouth's political elite. By contextualizing the events within the broader framework of puritan politics during the seventeenth century, the thesis unveils the intricate connections between the witch-hunt and the crisis of urban government that unfolded during the English Civil War.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8191095793
• ISBN13: 9788191095791
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Lelia Gleichner
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"