Death and Burial in Medieval England 1066-1550

ISBN-13: 9780415185509 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 272 str.

Christopher Daniell

Opis

This is a comprehensive picture of the entire phenomenon of medieval death and burial covering the years 1066-1550. Christopher Daniell's approach to this subject brings together knowledge accumulated from historical, archaeological and literary sources. The book includes mid-to-late-1990s research, both of the author and of others working in this area.

Recenzje

'An impressive book. It will be a significant contribution to medieval and early modern studies. The bringing together of several scholarly disciplines, especially the archaeological, generates much rich detail. This is an exciting piece of work.' - Richard Schoeck, University of Kansas

Spis treści

List of Plates, Preface, 1 DEATH IN THE MIDDLE AGES, 2 FROM DEATH-BED TO REMEMBRANCE, 3 THEMES OF DEATH, 4 THE GEOGRAPHY OF BURIAL, 5 THE BODILY EVIDENCE, 6 CEMETERIES AND GRAVE GOODS, 7 DEATH FROM THE CONQUEST TO THE REFORMATION, Appendix 1 Jews and Lepers, Appendix 2 The Living, Bibliography, Subject Index, Index of People and Places

O autorze

Christopher Daniell