An accidental history of Tudor England : from daily life to sudden death
Gunn, Steven2025
Book
A new history of the Tudor world, told by uncovering ordinary people's grizzly fatal accidents. There is untold history of Tudor England - the history of the several million subjects of their famous kings and queens. What did ordinary people do all day, in their homes, their work, their leisure and travel? This title explores the history of everyday life, and everyday death. Here we learn that fatal accidents were much more likely to take place during the agricultural peak season, with cart crashes, dangerous harvesting techniques, horse tramplings and windmill manglings all as major causes.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsbottom Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 942.05 | Available |
Main title:
An accidental history of Tudor England : from daily life to sudden death / Steven Gunn and Tomasz Gromelski.
Author:
Gunn, Steven, authorGromelski, Tomasz W. (Tomasz Witold), 1976-, author
Imprint:
London : John Murray, 2025.
Collation:
x, 309 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781529333749 (hbk)
Dewey class:
942.05942.05 GUN
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3984293