In The History of Witchcraft and Demonology, Montague Summers offers a sweeping and detailed account of the beliefs, trials, and theological debates surrounding witchcraft in Europe.
First published in 1926, this landmark volume explores:
The origins of witchcraft belief in medieval and early modern Europe
The Inquisition and witch trials, including famous historical cases
The role of the Devil, demons, and heresy in Christian thought
How superstition, fear, and theology shaped centuries of persecution
Unlike many of his contemporaries, Summers wrote from the standpoint of one who believed in the reality of witchcraft and the supernatural, giving his work a distinctive — and sometimes controversial — voice in the study of occult history.
Fascinating, erudite, and richly documented, The History of Witchcraft and Demonology remains a cornerstone reference for anyone interested in witchcraft, religion, and cultural history.
 
Montague Summers (1880–1948) was an English clergyman, scholar, and author best known for his writings on witchcraft, vampires, and demonology. His works — including The Vampire: His Kith and Kin and The Geography of Witchcraft — combined classical scholarship with a gothic fascination for the supernatural, influencing generations of occult historians.