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Witch: A Tale of Terror
- Narrated by: Sam Harris
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
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Witch: A Tale of Terror
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Publisher's Summary
For centuries in Europe, innocent men and women were murdered for the imaginary crime of witchcraft. This was a mass delusion and moral panic, driven by pious superstition and a deadly commitment to religious conformity. In Witch: A Tale of Terror, best-selling author Sam Harris introduces and reads from Charles Mackay's beloved book, Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds.
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- Nicholas Clements
- 20-01-2017
Incredible....our species is so stupid!
Would you consider the audio edition of Witch: A Tale of Terror to be better than the print version?
Yes
What was one of the most memorable moments of Witch: A Tale of Terror?
The two Jesuit priests
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
Any additional comments?
It's as if it was written in 2017. So forward-thinking for the 1840s. Harris is a masterful narrator.
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- fabio boschetti
- 25-02-2017
Fascinating, incredible, yet all true.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely, a brilliant example of how bad ideas and confusion can lead to terrible consequences.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Witch: A Tale of Terror?
The abundant use of torture, and the confidence in its efficacy.
What about Sam Harris’s performance did you like?
Sam Harris is a delightful voice to have in one's ear.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, it is concise and consumable.
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- Chaz Lewis
- 26-07-2017
Terrifying. 0_0
Incredible to hear about these events in such detail. Couldn't stop listening. Highly recommend it
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-02-2017
A sobering reminder of superstitions' violent ends
In this sobering reminder of dark days in Western culture's past, Sam Harris need not point out the obvious parallels that have crept back into the Western culture of today, the continued barbarity in many countries and cultures still ruled by religious dogma and superstition, and their violent consequences.
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- Louis Cohalan
- 15-11-2019
Interesting but repetitive
Surprising and very interesting but halfway through I sped it up as I kinda got the picture!
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