Crypt : life, death and disease in the Middle Ages and beyond
Roberts, Alice, 1973-2025
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Place reservation for Crypt : life, death and disease in the Middle Ages and beyondIn her previous two books, Professor Alice Roberts has powerfully and evocatively revived people of the past through examining their burial rites, bringing a fresh perspective on how they lived. In 'Crypt', she tells the story of Britain from 1066 to the present day - by exploring changing methods of honouring the dead. Beautifully written, vividly drawn, and expertly researched, this is a brilliant and unexpected portrait of modern Britain.
Main title:
Crypt : life, death and disease in the Middle Ages and beyond / Professor Alice Roberts.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Simon & Schuster, 2025.London : Simon & Schuster, 2025.
Collation:
342 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2024.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781398519251 (pbk)
Dewey class:
393.0941
Language:
English
Subject:
Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Great Britain -- HistoryBurial -- Great Britain -- HistoryHuman remains (Archaeology) -- Great BritainGreat Britain -- HistoryFamily and RelationshipsHistoryArchaeologyCultural studies: customs & traditionsSocial & cultural anthropologyInfectious & contagious diseases
BRN:
2999653
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