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This document is an introduction to the book "Discovery of Witches" by Thomas Potts from 1613. It provides historical context about the witch trials that took place in England, including that even very intelligent scholars and scientists of the time believed in witchcraft and contributed to the hysteria. The introduction notes how the period reflects very poorly on human nature. It summarizes some of the prominent figures who should have been skeptical of witch accusations but instead supported persecution,

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