Name: Shadows of Salem (en Inglés)
SKU: 66177342
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Author: Truman, Davis

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Davis Truman

Autor

Truman, Davis

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

102

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9x15.2x0.6 cm

ISBN13

9783998339031

Shadows of Salem (en Inglés)

Truman, Davis (Autor) · Davis Truman · Tapa Blanda

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In 1692, a small Puritan community in Massachusetts became the stage for one of the darkest episodes in American history. The Salem Witch Trials, fueled by superstition, religious zeal, and the fear of the unknown, led to over 150 accusations, countless shattered lives, and the executions of innocent men and women. But beyond the gallows and confessions lies a deeper story, one of resistance, power, and the origins of collective fear in America.In Shadows of Salem, readers are taken inside the trials to witness how hysteria spread, how law was bent to justify injustice, and how individuals, like Giles Corey, chose silence and suffering over submission. Drawing on historical records, legal precedents, and cultural analysis, this book uncovers how Salem's legacy shaped America's enduring relationship with fear, authority, and social control.From the use of spectral evidence to the crushing weight of peine forte et dure, Shadows of Salem explores not just what happened in 1692, but why it continues to haunt the American imagination. It is a story of mass panic and manipulation, but also of defiance and resilience, an essential lens for understanding both the past and the patterns of fear that still echo in modern society.Perfect for readers of history, law, and cultural studies, Shadows of Salem offers a compelling examination of how hysteria becomes power, and how silence can be the most powerful act of resistance.