The Devil in Renaissance France David Nicholls examines the central position of Satan in early modern French popular culture. David Nicholls | Published in History Today Volume 30 Issue 11 November 1980 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. MedievalRenaissanceEuropeFranceThe European Witch-Craze Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review