Discoverie of Witchcraft is a seminal work in the history of witchcraft studies. Published in 1584, it was one of the first books to challenge the prevailing belief in witchcraft and to argue that witches were not real. Scot's book was based on extensive research and included a wealth of evidence to support his claims. He argued that the belief in witchcraft was based on superstition and fear, and that the witch trials were a form of persecution. Discoverie of Witchcraft was a controversial book in its time, but it had a profound influence on the development of witchcraft studies. It helped to lay the foundation for the modern understanding of witchcraft and magic.