When Death Do Us Part: Understanding and Interpreting the Probate Records of Early Modern England

by Nigel Goose, Tom Arkell (Editor), Nesta Evans (Editor)

The 17 essays contained in this volume provide insight into the probate records of early modern England, focusing on three principal wills, inventories, and accounts. With an emphasis on method, approach, and interpretation—demonstrated through both general discussions and a range of case studies—this reference is ideal for a wide audience, including academics and students as well as local and family historians enagaged in the investigation of communities in England.

448 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2006