Death and Burial in Medieval England 1066-1550

by Christopher Daniell

Overview

Death had an important and pervasive presence in the middle ages. It was a theme in medieval public life, finding expression both in literature and art. The beliefs and procedures accompanying death were both complex and fascinating.
Christopher Daniell's appproach to this subject is unusual 1n 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. The result is a comprehensive and vivid picture of the entire phenomenon of medieval death and burial.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134666362
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/20/2005
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	268
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Christopher Daniell

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

Combines the literary and visual representation of death and burial with archaeological finds to investigate the procedures that were involved when a person died, what was buried with the body, the significance of different burial places within a churchyard, who was excluded from the cemeteries, and other matters. Of interest to historians, archaeologists, and general readers with a morbid bent. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

'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

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