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Sleep in Early Modern England

bySasha Handley

Sleep in Early Modern England is Sasha Handley's historical account of sleep in Early Modern England. Moving between close detail and context, the book explains the forces surrounding its subject and connects them to the wider field of history. Throughout, the author balances an accessible narrative with the complexity needed to understand motives, constraints, and disputed interpretations. The book ultimately clarifies what made these developments possible, who experienced their effects, and why the story remains significant. It is written for readers seeking substance as well as a clear path through the material.

Publisher

Yale University Press

Publication date

2016

Format

Print edition

Pages

296

ISBN

9780300220391