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The dramatic story of Richard III, England's last medieval king, captured the world's attention when an archaeological team led by the University of Leicester identified his remains in February 2013.

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“an informed, readable account, with much useful detail, that gives the historical and archaeological background to the medieval city and the king, and describes the excavations, the forensic sciences and genealogy, and the events leading up to the reburial.” (British Archaeology, 1 May 2015)



Table of Contents

Illustrations vi

The Greyfriars Research Team ix

Acknowledgements xii

1 Investigating the Bones of a King 1

2 So How Did He Get There? (rb, mm) 5

3 The Bigger Picture 35

4 The Bones Tell Their Tale 57

5 Who was Richard? 78

6 The Cousins in the Swabs (tk, ks) 109

7 What Did Richard Look Like? 127

8 The Big Announcement 139

9 The Afterlife of Richard III and the City That Never Forgot 158

10 Richard Laid to Rest 174

Appendix 1 191

Appendix 2 209

Index 211

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 27/03/2015
      ISBN13: 9781118783146, 978-1118783146
      ISBN10: 111878314X
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      History European history: medieval period, middle ages

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The dramatic story of Richard III, England's last medieval king, captured the world's attention when an archaeological team led by the University of Leicester identified his remains in February 2013.

      Trade Review

      “an informed, readable account, with much useful detail, that gives the historical and archaeological background to the medieval city and the king, and describes the excavations, the forensic sciences and genealogy, and the events leading up to the reburial.” (British Archaeology, 1 May 2015)



      Table of Contents

      Illustrations vi

      The Greyfriars Research Team ix

      Acknowledgements xii

      1 Investigating the Bones of a King 1

      2 So How Did He Get There? (rb, mm) 5

      3 The Bigger Picture 35

      4 The Bones Tell Their Tale 57

      5 Who was Richard? 78

      6 The Cousins in the Swabs (tk, ks) 109

      7 What Did Richard Look Like? 127

      8 The Big Announcement 139

      9 The Afterlife of Richard III and the City That Never Forgot 158

      10 Richard Laid to Rest 174

      Appendix 1 191

      Appendix 2 209

      Index 211

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