A History of Death in 17th Century England by Ben Norman (Pen & Sword)

Very sistematic and concise presentation of history of the death in 17. century England.

The struggle for life started from the moment a baby was born. Deaths on childbirth for mother and child were common, Common death causes were also by diseases as smallpox f.i., plague and then criminal punishments, war, etc.

Death was ubiquitous part of life in 17. century. Sweeping changes were affecting the rituals surrounding death, burial, and remembrance. People often soothed themselves that the dead beloved would soon be in "the land of rest, where there is no sickness but all perfection".

I highly recommend the book.

4/5