An Accidental History of Tudor England by Steven Gunn & Tomasz Gromelski
A fascinating account of the myriad ways to die in an accident in Tudor England. From falling off a cart, to drowning while doing laundry, the dangers of everyday life revealed.
The research done on inquests and coroner’s reports reveals a vast amount of information, and the authors make sense of it in engagingly and with compassion. If you have more than a passing interest in history or Tudor England, it’s well worth a read. ★★★☆☆