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The History Of The Devils Of Loudun V1-3

- The Alleged Possession Of The Ursuline Nuns, And The Trial And Execution Of Urbain Grandier (1887)

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The History of the Devils of Loudun is a three-volume book written by Edmund Goldsmid in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the alleged possession of the Ursuline nuns in Loudun, France, and the subsequent trial and execution of Urbain Grandier, a Catholic priest accused of being responsible for the possession. The story takes place in the 17th century and is based on historical records and eyewitness accounts. The book covers the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the psychological and social factors that contributed to the hysteria surrounding the possession. Goldsmid's writing style is engaging and informative, providing a thorough exploration of the events and their significance in history. Overall, The History of the Devils of Loudun is a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of religion, psychology, and the supernatural.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166346195
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 142
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 381 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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The History of the Devils of Loudun is a three-volume book written by Edmund Goldsmid in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the alleged possession of the Ursuline nuns in Loudun, France, and the subsequent trial and execution of Urbain Grandier, a Catholic priest accused of being responsible for the possession. The story takes place in the 17th century and is based on historical records and eyewitness accounts. The book covers the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the psychological and social factors that contributed to the hysteria surrounding the possession. Goldsmid's writing style is engaging and informative, providing a thorough exploration of the events and their significance in history. Overall, The History of the Devils of Loudun is a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of religion, psychology, and the supernatural.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.

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