The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut: 1647-1697 (eBook)

Historical Account of Witch Trials in Early Modern Period

John M. Taylor (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
123 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-406605166-2 (EAN)

Infos

John M. Taylor's book, 'The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut: 1647-1697,' offers a comprehensive analysis of the infamous witch trials that took place in Colonial Connecticut during the 17th century. Taylor meticulously examines the social, cultural, and religious factors that fueled the hysteria surrounding witchcraft, providing a detailed account of the accusations, trials, and executions that occurred during this dark period in American history. His writing style is scholarly and objective, drawing upon primary sources and historical documents to paint a vivid picture of the time period. The book delves into the mindset of the Puritan communities in Connecticut, shedding light on their beliefs and fears that contributed to the witch trials. Taylor's thorough research and insightful analysis make this book a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in exploring the complexities of witchcraft accusations in colonial America.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Mittelalter
• Schlagworte: A Discovery of Witches • authoritative sources • Colonial history • colonial New England • Delusion Interpretation • Dracula • Early American society • Game of Thrones • Harry Potter • historical witchcraft • puritan community • religious persecution • Salem • Salem witch trials • Spark • tears of the silenced • The Miracle Morning • The Wise Heart • Tolkien • Wicca Book of Spells • Witch Hunt Legacy