The History of Death

The History of DeathMichael Kerrigan The History of Death explores the compelling subject to death, burial and the afterlife in varied cultures, societies and ages. Examines the various approaches to funerals, from sky burials in Tibet and mummification in Egypt, to being left to rot in the family home in Indonesia. Balances grim facts with intriguing details, such as remarkable burial requests, extravagant funerals, human sacrifice, and ritual killings. Illustrated throughout with photographs and artworks for representations of death and funerary rituals throughout history up to the present day. Publisher: Amber BooksISBN13: 9781838863975Binding: HardbackPub Date: 2007