Philip C Almond is Professor Emeritus of Religion at the University of Queensland, and is internationally respected for his work on religion and the history of ideas, especially during the English Enlightenment. His eight previous books include Heaven and Hell in Enlightenment England, Adam and Eve in Seventeenth Century Thought, Demonic Possession and Exorcism in Early Modern England and The Witches of Warboys (I.B.Tauris, 2008).
'This is the first full-length study of what to most people is the most famous and influential book about witchcraft to emerge from early modern England; and it significantly advances our knowledge of both text and author.' - Ronald Hutton, Professor of History, University of Bristol; 'Philip C. Almond is to be thanked for providing the in-depth study of Reginald Scot's Discoverie which was very much needed. His book will be essential reading for all those with a serious interest in the history of witchcraft in England.' - James Sharpe, Professor of Early Modern History, University of York
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