Necropolis : London and its dead
Arnold, Catharine2007
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Offering an historical narrative of London's attitude to going the way of all flesh, this book blends archaeology, architecture and anecdotes in order to document the rise of the undertaking trade, covering everything from the pageantry of state funerals to public executions and bodysnatching.
Main title:
Necropolis : London and its dead / Catharine Arnold.
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Imprint:
London : Pocket, 2007.
Collation:
[xiii], 304 p. : ill., map ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Simon & Schuster, 2006.Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-292) and index.
ISBN:
9781416502487 (pbk)
Dewey class:
363.750942363.750942 ARN363.75
Language:
English
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BRN:
7786