Edward J Renehan Books

Exploring the dynamics of revolution, this book delves into the intricate relationship between leadership and societal change. It examines how decisions made by those in power can ignite widespread movements, shaping the course of history. The narrative provides a compelling analysis of key figures and events, offering insights into the motivations and consequences of revolutionary actions. Through detailed case studies, it illuminates the profound impact of governance on the populace and the transformative power of collective unrest.

"This is true crime at its most enthralling--prepare to be transported." --Terri Cheney, New York Times bestselling author of Manic The 1830 murder of wealthy slaver Joseph White outraged all of Salem, Massachusetts. Soon the crime drew national attention when it was discovered that two of the conspirators came from Salem's influential Crowninshield family: a clan of millionaire shipowners, cabinet secretaries, and congressmen. A prosecution team led by famed Massachusetts senator Daniel Webster made the case even more newsworthy. Meanwhile, young Salem native Nathaniel Hawthorne--who knew several of the accused--observed and wrote. Here, using source materials not available previously, Edward J. Renehan Jr. provides a riveting narrative of the cold-blooded murder, intense investigations, scandal-strewn trials, and grim executions that dominated headlines nearly two-hundred years ago.