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The King's Grave: The Search for Richard III by Philippa Langley, Michael Jones (Hardcover, 2013)
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Discover the official inside story of the life, death and remarkable discovery of history's most controversial monarch. On 22 August 1485 Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor (the future Henry VII), went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Richard's body was displayed in undignified fashion for two days in nearby Leicester and then hurriedly buried in the church of the Greyfriars. Fifty years later, at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, the king's grave was lost - its contents believed to be emptied into the river Soar - and Richard III's reputation buried under a mound of Tudor propaganda. Its culmination was Shakespeare's compelling portrayal of a deformed and murderous villain, written over a hundred years after Richard's death. Now - in an incredible find - Richard III's remains have been uncovered beneath a car park in Leicester. The King's Grave traces this remarkable journey. In alternate chapters, Philippa Langley, whose years of research and belief that she would find Richard in this exact spot inspired the project, reveals the inside story of the search for the king's grave, and historian Michael Jones tells of Richard's fifteenth-century life and death. The result is a compelling portrayal of one of our greatest archaeological discoveries, allowing a complete re-evaluation of our most controversial monarch - one that discards the distortions of later Tudor histories and puts the man firmly back into the context of his times.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Murray Press
ISBN-139781848548909
eBay Product ID (ePID)176253875
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe King's Grave: the Search for Richard Iii
AuthorPhilippa Langley, Michael Jones
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicArchaeology, History
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height239mm
Item Width155mm
Item Weight554g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMichael Jones, Philippa Langley
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 01 Aug, 2018
A compelling read
Having visited the excellent Richard III exhibition in Leicester I wanted to know more about the subject. This book comprehensively provides the story of Philippa Langley's quest for the long-lost grave as well as the historical background. A fascinating subject.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Mar, 2023
Excellent
A lesson in life: success has many parents, failure is an orphan. Remarkable account and hang your head in shame university of LeicesterVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 May, 2019
The Kings grave.
A very interesting read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 May, 2024
brilliant book
brilliant bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Sep, 2021
Excellent
Well written.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 May, 2021
Very appropriate - summons it up perfectly.
So exciting to read!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
