{"product_id":"salems-centuries-new-perspectives-on-the-history-of-an-old-american-city-hardcover","title":"Salem's Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonna A. Seger\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eBrad Austin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalem, MA is best known today for its infamous witch trials in 1692, yet there is much more to this small city. An important trading center since its founding in 1626, Salem was also the scene of dynamic social and material changes in the twentieth century. \u003ci\u003eSalem's Centuries\u003c\/i\u003e develops a more inclusive and comprehensive historical framework and expands upon the city's signature eras of witch trials and maritime ascendancy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In advance of the city's quadricentennial, the editors and contributors highlight the depth and diversity of Salem's history, including stories of indigenous peoples, early settlers, African Americans, and immigrants, spanning from the American and industrial revolutions to World War II and the present. Chronologically arranged by century, chapters examine how Salem's history has been lost or distorted in its public presentations over time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eSalem's Centuries\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh look at an old American city. And yes, it includes the accused witches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eContributors: Kimberly S. Alexander, Emerson W. Baker, Aviva Chomsky, Andrew Darien, Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello, Theresa Giard, Marilyn Hayward, Bethany Jay, Michele Louro, Elizabeth McKeigue, Robert W. McMicken, Dane A. Morrison, Maria Pride, J.D. Scrimgeour, Margo Shea, Hans Schwartz, Brian Valimont, Maryann Zujewski, and the editors\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the series \u003ci\u003eHistory and the Public\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonna A Seger\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History at Salem State University. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Practical Renaissance: Information Culture and the Quest for Knowledge in Early Modern England\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e1500-1640\u003c\/i\u003e and manages the blog \u003ci\u003eStreets of Salem\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrad Austin\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History at Salem State University. He is the author of\u003ci\u003e Democratic Sports: Men's and Women's College Athletics during the Great Depression\u003c\/i\u003e and the coeditor of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding and Teaching the Vietnam War and Teaching U.S. History through Sports\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53086310203699,"sku":"9781439925591","price":173.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/YtJa1ovrNB9781439925591.webp?v=1772054408","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/salems-centuries-new-perspectives-on-the-history-of-an-old-american-city-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}