Death and burial in medieval England, 1066-1550
By: Christopher Daniell.
Edition: 1st paperback ed.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1996-12-24
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
Subjects: Funeral rites and ceremonies -- England.; Human remains (Archaeology) -- England.; Social history -- Medieval, 500-1500.; Death -- History.; England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485.; England -- Antiquities.
Description: 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 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. The result is a comprehensive and vivid picture of the entire phenomenon of medieval death and burial.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-229) and indexes.