British Royal Tombs
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- The classic guide to all burials of the kings, queens and lords protector of England, Scotland and the United Kingdom, with photographs, drawings and detailed appendices
Aidan Dodson’s British Royal Tombs covers all the burials of the kings, queens (and lords protector) of England, Scotland and the United Kingdom, from the occupant of the great Sutton Hoo ship burial, to George VI, last Emperor of India, including of course the long-lost Richard III. This fully revised edition of a book that became an immediate classic of its kind will be equally interesting to the interested visitor and the student. The career of each ruler is briefly described, followed by what is known about his or her burial arrangements and the subsequent history of the tomb and its contents. Each tomb is illustrated as far as possible by at least one photograph or drawing.
The posthumous fate of royal spouses is also included, together with information on each of the cathedrals, churches, chapels and other structures that house or once housed royal tombs; there are detailed diagrams for the major sites. A list of monarchs, family trees and an extensive bibliography complete the book.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 2nd Revised edition (6 Sept. 2023), Pallas Athene |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1843681188 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1843681182 |
| Dimensions | 11.43 x 2.03 x 19.05 cm |
by Simon Gordon
Excellent product. Speedy delivery.
by Kindle Customer
Lots of information in a very compact book – it answers many of the questions I had about the final resting places of our monarchs. A very useful addition to my library.
by David Chapman
Full of fascinating detail about the final resting places of Britain’s monarchs.
A few typographical and other errors in the book. The next edition could do with another proof read.
I enjoyed it. The most depressing aspect of it was the casual destruction meted out to so many tombs throughout history. The despoilation of the remains of the Wessex kings in Winchester, by a prison work party, being a prime example.
This volume tells you everything you could ever wish to know about British royal burials.
by Caryl Metcalfe
……. In a small-sized book. Really well put together.
by PWT
Hugely absorbing and informative.
by Markus Ringel
A very good documentation on the royal tombs in great britain – I can most certainly recommend it