The Empire of Death :A Cultural History of Ossuaries and Charnel Houses
The Empire of Death :A Cultural History of Ossuaries and Charnel Houses
hardback
Published:
3 October, 2011
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780500251782 |
| ISBN10 | 0500251789 |
| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Item Weight | 1540 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
'The extraordinary displays of human bones in Europe’s charnel houses may now seem utterly bewildering to us, but 'The Empire of Death' reveals fascinating insights into these misunderstood religious monuments' - Metro
'Impressive and readable … an excellent memento mori for our age and a work which is the result of considerable endeavour by the author' - The Historical Association
'Death can be so beautiful. That’s what comes over most powerfully in this cultural history of charnel houses ... Many of the buildings are closed to the public, making reading the book feel rather like a date with destiny' - Time Out London
'Well written, richly referenced and contains some cracking quotes … the book is imbued with a timeless, classy appeal … If you’re into art, history, culture, eschatology or are just plain weird then you will be impressed by this beautiful book' - The Royal College of Pathologists Bulletin
Author's Bio
Paul Koudounaris has a doctorate in Art History from the University of California and has written widely on European ossuaries and charnel houses for both academic and popular journals.