The rise and fall of Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder General

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The rise and fall of Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder General

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7 months ago

The rise and fall of Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder General

What really happened when a breakdown of the legal system in the English Civil War fuelled a series of witch-hunts? In this 10-Minute Talk, Professor Ronald Hutton FBA delves into England's witch trials and Matthew Hopkins, the self-proclaimed Witchfinder General.

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Speaker: Professor Ronald Hutton FBA

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