John M. Taylor

The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 222g
• ISBN-13: 9781015574083
• ISBN-10: 1015574084
• Artikelnr.: 67004653

Autorenporträt

John M. Taylor, an accomplished historian, is well-regarded for his scholarly exploration of early American jurisprudence and society's vexed relationship with witchcraft. His pivotal work, 'The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697)', delves deep into the tumultuous era when superstition and fear culminated in the persecution and trials of alleged witches. Through this work, Taylor scrutinizes the legal and cultural frameworks that led to witchcraft allegations, providing a critical narrative of this dark chapter in colonial history. His literary style is noted for its meticulous research and thought-provoking analysis. Taylor's contribution to historical literature encompasses not only the specific events in Connecticut but also reflects on the broader implications of mass hysteria and the miscarriages of justice that stem from it. His book is essential reading for those interested in understanding the dynamics of witch trials in the context of colonial New England and has become a staple reference for students and scholars of American history.