The Devil in Britain and America

The Devil in Britain and America is a comprehensive study of the cultural and religious significance of the devil in these two countries. Written by John Ashton, the book explores the history of the devil in literature, art, and popular culture, as well as in religious and philosophical thought.Ashton begins by tracing the origins of the devil in ancient mythology and religious traditions, and then moves on to examine how the devil has been depicted in literature and art over the centuries. He also explores the role of the devil in popular culture, including films, television shows, and music.The book also includes a detailed analysis of the devil in Christian theology, including the development of the concept of Satan and the role of demons in Christian belief. Ashton examines the ways in which the devil has been used to explain evil and suffering in the world, and how this has influenced religious and philosophical thought.Throughout the book, Ashton draws on a wide range of sources, including religious texts, literature, art, and popular culture. He provides a fascinating and insightful look at the devil's enduring appeal and significance in both Britain and America.1896. The author believes that all modern English books on the devil and his works are the same; they tell the same tales, are not illustrated and give the same cases of witchcraft. In this book, he has localized his facts and has provided 47 illustrations. Ashton gives a succinct account of demonology and witchcraft in England and America by using authorities not usually given and by a thorough research of ancient cases, using original sources. This volume brings to light many cases never before published. An appendix contains a list of books consulted in this work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.