Manchester Medieval Studies The Life-Cycle in Western Europe, C.1300-C.1500, Book 21, (Paperback)

This is the first book to draw together the rich and growing literature on the life cycle in Western Europe, c.1300-c.1500. In discussing life's stages, from birth to death, the study explores attitudes towards ageing, rites of passage, and the influence played by gender, class and regional location.