The Hour of Our Death: Classic History of Western Attitudes

This is a new copy of The Hour of Our Death, the classic historical study of Western attitudes toward death and dying. Authored by Philippe Ariès and published by Vintage, this volume examines the evolution of death rituals, cultural perceptions, and emotional responses from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

• Paperback format, 688 pages of scholarly research and cultural analysis
• Translated from the French by Helen Weaver
• Explores themes of mortality, grief, and the changing role of death in society
• Includes extensive notes and a bibliography for further study
• New condition, unread and shelf-ready

A foundational text for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in the cultural history of death.