Description

This text provides an overview and analysis of the witch trials in the Scottish Borders in the 17th century. The 17th century was a time of upheaval in Scottish and British history, with a civil war, the abolition of the monarchy, the plague and the reformation all influencing the social context at the time. The book explores the social, political, geographical, religious, and legal structures that led to the increased amount of witch trials and executions in the Scottish Borders.