Discover how people died in seventeenth-century England, from succumbing to epidemic disease to being hanged, drawn, and quartered as a traitor to the realm. Learn about what happened to the seventeenth-century corpse immediately after death, including how it was prepared, what it was dressed in, and where it went.
The life of Sir Simonds D'Ewes unfolds against the backdrop of 17th-century England, revealing his journey from a respectable family in Dorset to a significant political figure in Suffolk. As an MP during a tumultuous era, he witnessed pivotal events like Charles I's intrusion into the Commons and the rise of Oliver Cromwell. This narrative not only chronicles D'Ewes's personal experiences—his roles as husband, father, and antiquary—but also offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of the English Civil War, highlighting lesser-known aspects of a well-studied period.
How To Start A Plant-Based Lifestyle, The Basics of Eating, Weight Loss, (Delicious High Protein Vegan Recipes)
Exploring the benefits of a vegan diet, this book highlights its potential to enhance personal health while contributing positively to the environment. It emphasizes the ethical and ecological advantages of plant-based eating, making a compelling case for adopting this lifestyle.
Get to know this distinguished group on an intimate level by discovering what they ate and drank, how their houses were furnished, what possessions were most important to them, the pastimes they enjoyed, the people they loved, the friends they hated, and the lives they led.
This is the story of a crucial year in the history of England, brimming with great political and social upheaval: the year 1603.