Necropolis: London And Its Dead Catharine Arnold Simon Schuster Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

From Roman Burial Rites To The Horrors Of Plague Founding Great Victorian Cemeteries Development Cremation And Current Approach Metropolitan Society Towards Death Bereavement -- Including More Recent Trends Displays Collective Grief Cult Mourning Such As That Surrounding Diana Princess Wales Necropolis: London Its Dead Offers A Vivid Historical Narrative This City\ S Attitude Going Way All Flesh Layer Upon Soil Reveals Burials Pre-Historic Medieval Times City Is Revealed One Giant Grave Filled With Remains Previous Eras Pagan Fascinating Blend Archaeology Architecture Anecdote Includes Phenomena Rise Undertaking Trade Pageantry State Funerals Public Executions Bodysnatching Ghoulishly Entertaining Full Nuggets Information Necropolis Leaves No Headstone Unturned In Exploration Our Changing Attitudes Deceased Among Us Both Anecdotal History Cultural Commentary Will Take Place Alongside Classics Peter Ackroyd\ Σελίδες: 320 Έτος Έκδοσης: 0305 Διαστάσεις: 13X13Cm