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The Historical Significance of Matthew Hopkins: England's "Witchfinder General"

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A fascinating examination of the history of witchfinders, and how Matthew Hopkins came to have a central role during the period of witch persecution in early modern England.

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witches
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history of witchfinding, witch finders, witch hunt, witch panic, witch trials, witchcraft, john stearne, the historical significance of matthew hopkins: england’s "witchfinder general", history of witchcraft in england
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)