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The Ruin of All Witches

Life and Death in the New World
Book • 2021
The Ruin of All Witches by Malcolm Gaskill is a riveting micro-history that explores a witch hunt in Springfield, Massachusetts, during the 17th century.

The book delves into the psychological and social factors that led to the accusations against Hugh and Mary Parsons, highlighting how fear, isolation, and societal pressures contributed to the tragic events.

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Tom Holland
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Dominic Sandbrook
as the author of the book, providing expertise on 17th-century New England witch hunts.
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331: American Witches
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Jesse Childs
, highlighting its evocation of insecurity and toil in 17th-century America.
The Death of a Monarch and a Divided Nation, with Robert Harris

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