The Body of the Dead in Early Modern England (Emma McCloy)

"The Body of the Dead in Early Modern England" by Emma McCloy explores societal attitudes and practices surrounding death and the human body from the late 15th to the early 18th century. It examines how these views were shaped by cultural, religious, and scientific changes, reflecting broader shifts in understanding life, mortality, and the human condition. The work delves into burial customs, medical practices, and the symbolism of death, highlighting how people navigated grief, community, and beliefs about the afterlife, ultimately revealing the complexities of a society confronting mortality during a transformative historical period.