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OverviewA comprehensive and vivid picture of the entire phenomenon of medieval death and burial covering the years 1066-1550. Christopher Daniell's approach to this subject is unusual in bringing together knowledge accumulated from historical, archaeological and literary sources. The book includes the very latest research, both of the author and of others working in this area. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Daniell (Centre for Medieval Studies, York, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.362kg ISBN: 9780415185509ISBN 10: 0415185505 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 05 March 1998 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsList 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 PlacesReviewsAn 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. <br>-Richard Schoeck, University of Kansas <br> Author InformationChristopher Daniell Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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