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Necropolis: London and Its Dead Hardback - 2007

by Catharine Arnold

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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.

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  • Title Necropolis: London and Its Dead
  • Author Catharine Arnold
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 304
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster (UK), London
  • Publication date March 1, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780743268332 / 0743268334
  • Weight 0.87 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.62 x 5.65 x 1.06 in (21.89 x 14.35 x 2.69 cm)
  • Category History - General History
  • Library of Congress subjects London (England) - Social life and customs, Cemeteries - England - London - History
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006445367
  • Dewey Decimal Code 942

About the author

Catharine Arnold read English at Cambridge and holds a further degree in psychology. A journalist, academic and popular historian, she is the author of the" Lost Time," winner of a Betty Trask award.
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