The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
Exploring Salem's transformation from the infamous witch trials to a thriving maritime hub, the narrative highlights its rise as America's richest city and the birthplace of its first millionaire. The story delves into the impacts of westward expansion and the industrial revolution on Salem's political significance. A shocking murder and the ensuing scandal ultimately catalyzed the city's decline from national prominence, marking a dramatic shift in its historical trajectory.
Book purchase
Death of an Empire, Robert Booth
- Language
- Released
- 2011
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Hardcover with dust jacket)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- Death of an Empire
- Subtitle
- The Rise and Murderous Fall of Salem, America's Richest City
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Booth
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780312540388
- Category
- World history, Geography / Topography
- Description
- Exploring Salem's transformation from the infamous witch trials to a thriving maritime hub, the narrative highlights its rise as America's richest city and the birthplace of its first millionaire. The story delves into the impacts of westward expansion and the industrial revolution on Salem's political significance. A shocking murder and the ensuing scandal ultimately catalyzed the city's decline from national prominence, marking a dramatic shift in its historical trajectory.