Explores the important aspects of popular cultures during the period 1550 to 1750. Barry Reay investigates the dominant beliefs and attitudes across all levels of society as well as looking at different age, gender and religious groups.
Introduction. 1. Sexualities. 2. Orality, literacy and print. 3. Religions. 4. Witchcraft. 5. Festive Drama and Ritual. 6. Riots and the Law. 7. Popular Cultures. Select Bibliography. Index.
