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A good path moves from vivid narrative introductions to rigorous primary-source scholarship, tracing the Salem witch trials from their Puritan roots through the 1692 accusations, the courtroom drama, and the long aftermath.

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A good path moves from vivid narrative introductions to rigorous primary-source scholarship, tracing the Salem witch trials from their Puritan roots through the 1692 accusations, the courtroom drama, and the long aftermath.
What's a good book to start the salem witch trials with?
A strong starting point is Entertaining Satan by John Demos. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
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Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Political science, The history of Brazil.

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