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The Witches

Salem, 1692: A History
By Stacy Schiff
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The Witches by Stacy Schiff delves into the Salem witch trials of 1692, offering a historical analysis of the social, political, and religious factors that fuelled the infamous hysteria. Through meticulous research, Schiff reimagines the lives of those involved, capturing the fear and suspicion that gripped a community and eventually led to chaos and tragedy. This exploration of a dark chapter in American history sheds light on the broader implications of paranoia and persecution.
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If you are fascinated by the darker aspects of history, this captivating exploration of the Salem witch trials offers a deep dive into the fears, hysteria, and societal factors that drove one of America's most infamous episodes. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, it brings to life the complexities of 17th-century New England's social fabric.

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The Witches

A Pulitzer Prize-winning and bestselling historian explores one of the great mysteries of American history: the Salem witch trials

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'An oppressive, forensic, psychological thriller: J.K. Rowling meets Antony Beevor, Stephen King and Marina Warner ... Schiff's writing is to die for' THE TIMES

It began in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's niece started to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before panic had infected the entire colony, nineteen men and women had been hanged, and a band of adolescent girls had brought Massachusetts to its knees.

Vividly capturing the dark, unsettled atmosphere of seventeenth-century America, Stacy Schiff's magisterial history draws us into this anxious time. She shows us how quickly the epidemic of accusations, trials, and executions span out of control. Above all, Schiff's astonishing research reveals details and complexity that few other historians have seen.

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Stacy Schiff's The Witches is praised for transforming a familiar topic into a gripping narrative, characterized by meticulous research and captivating storytelling. Reviewers highlight Schiff's ability to blend historical detail with engaging prose, evoking the mood of a psychological thriller. The book is well-regarded for its original insights and compelling exploration of America's Puritan past, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474602266

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Illustration: 2 x 8pp colour plates

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 405g

Pages: 512

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American & Canadian History History & Military Non-Fiction Stacy Schiff

About the Author

Stacy Schiff is one of America's most acclaimed and popular historians. She is the author of VERA (MRS VLADIMIR NABOKOV), winner of the Pulitzer Prize; SAINT-EXUPERY, a Pulitzer Prize finalist; A GREAT IMPROVISATION: FRANKLIN, FRANCE, AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICA, winner of the George Washington Book Prize; and CLEOPATRA: A LIFE. She has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and an award in literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

www.stacyschiff.com | @stacyschiff | facebook.com/stacyschiff

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