Description
Book SynopsisThe 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 ContentsIllustrations 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
