Histoire des diables de Loudun; ou, De la possession des religieuses ursulines, et de la condamnation & du suplice d'Urbain Grandier Leather; tight and secure - 1740

1740 Loudon Devils Demon Possessions Witchcraft Exorcism Occult Grandier Sorcery 'Cruel Effects of Diabolic Possession' is a famous work on the accused demon possession of Ursuline nuns, now known as the Loudon Possessions. Jean Mignon, the nun's confessor, made a plan for the nuns to fake being possessed and denounce Urbain Grandier, who was accused of summoning evil spirits. Nicolas Aubin's account of this 17th-century event covers the topics of witch burning at the stake, exorcisms, torture, accusation of sorcery, and flagellation. Item number: #24121 Price: $750 AUBIN, Nicolas Histoire des diables de Loudun; ou, De la possession des religieuses ursulines, et de la condamnation & du suplice d'Urbain Grandier Amsterdam: Aux dépens de la Compagnie, 1740. Details: · Collation: Complete with all pages o [12], 5-378 o Includes engraved frontispiece · Language: French · Binding: Leather; tight and secure · Size: ~6.75in X 3.75in (17cm x 9.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 24121 Photos available upon request.