Between June 10 and September 22, 1692, nineteen people were hanged for practicing witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. One person was pressed to death, and over 150 others were jailed, where still others died. The Story of the Salem Witch Trials is a history of that event. It provides a much needed synthesis of the most recent scholarship on the subject, places the trials into the context of the Great European Witch-Hunt, and relates the events of 1692 to witch-hunting throughout seventeenth century New England.

This complex and difficult subject is covered in a uniquely accessible manner that captures all the drama that surrounded the Salem witch trials. From beginning to end, the reader is carried along by the authoraEURO (TM)s powerful narration and mastery of the subject. While covering the subject in impressive detail, Bryan Le Beau maintains a broad perspective on events, and wherever possible, lets the historical characters speak for themselves. Le Beau highlights the decisions made by individuals responsible for the trials that helped turn what might have been a minor event into a crisis that has held the imagination of students of American history.

About the Author

Bryan Le Beau is Professor of History and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University and has published several books on various topics in American history, including this second edition of The Story of the Salem Witch Trials.

Book Information
ISBN 9780205690299
Author Bryan Le Beau
Format Paperback
Page Count 278
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 385g