History of Old Age in England, 1600-1800, Part I

Discover the intricate tapestry of aging in "History of Old Age in England, 1600-1800, Part I" by Lynn Botelho. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2008, this comprehensive volume spans 1232 pages, offering a rich exploration of what it meant to be old in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England. Through a diverse collection of medical treatises, sermons, legal documents, parish records, almshouse accounts, private letters, diaries, and ballads, Botelho delves into the cultural and medical perceptions of old age during this transformative period in history. This eight-volume edition is essential for anyone interested in gerontology, social history, and the evolving understanding of the elderly in pre-industrial England. Join Lynn Botelho on a journey through time and gain valuable insights into the lives of older people in a society that was just beginning to grapple with the complexities of aging.