**The Caliban and the Witch** is a 2004 book by [Silvia Federici](Silvia_Federici "wikilink") that covers the transition between feudalism and capitalism within Europe, Africa, North America and the Caribbean. Notably, many peasant revolts, the [witch hunts](Witch_Hunt "wikilink"), the rise of mechanical philosophy, social reproduction, Christianity, rebellion and the role of women in society. ## Summary ### All the World Needs a Jolt ### The Accumulation of Labor and the Degradation of Women ### The Great Caliban ### The Great Witch-Hunt in Europe ### Colonization and Christianization ## External Links - [The Caliban and the Witch](https://libcom.org/files/Caliban%20and%20the%20Witch.pdf) at libcom