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Author : Aidan Dodson
Release : 2004
Genre : Architecture
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Royal Tombs of Great Britain by : Aidan Dodson
Download or read book The Royal Tombs of Great Britain written by Aidan Dodson. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first archaeological guide to all of the royal tombs of the British Isles
Author : Aidan Dodson
Release : 2018
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 182/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis British Royal Tombs by : Aidan Dodson
Download or read book British Royal Tombs written by Aidan Dodson. This book was released on 2018. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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
Author : Michael Thomas Barry
Release : 2012
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 298/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Great Britain's Royal Tombs by : Michael Thomas Barry
Download or read book Great Britain's Royal Tombs written by Michael Thomas Barry. This book was released on 2012. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential and concise reference guide to the final resting places of the monarchs of England. Through 234 illustrations and photos, learn the true-life stories of the monarchs of England from the warrior kings of the Dark Ages to modern day and where they are buried today. Visit some of the famous cathedrals and lesser-known burial sites throughout Great Britain. Learn about some of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Great Britain. Whether it's William the Conqueror's slaying of Harold Godwinson, Henry VIII's readiness to behead his unfortunate wives, or Elizabeth I's chastity, these monarchs hold both legendary and symbolic positions in the public imagination. In a spectacular celebration of the British monarchy, discover momentous content detailing the lives and final resting places of each ruler. Also presented are their achievements and failings, as well as their impact on the wider world. A magnificent visual feast, this book guarantees to bring history alive for readers of all ages, through exciting narrative, illustrations, paintings, and rare photographs.
Author : Mark Duffy
Release : 2003-03-01
Genre : Funeral rites and ceremonies, Medieval
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 454/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Royal Tombs of Medieval England by : Mark Duffy
Download or read book Royal Tombs of Medieval England written by Mark Duffy. This book was released on 2003-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated history of the fascinating world of ritual, design and meaning behind medieval royal burials.
Author : University of Pennsylvania. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Release : 1998
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : 550/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur by : University of Pennsylvania. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Download or read book Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur written by University of Pennsylvania. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. This book was released on 1998. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning catalogue includes color photographs of more than 230 objects, excavated in the 1930s by renowned British archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley, from the third-millennium-B.C. Sumerian city of Ur. Learn the fascinating story of the excavation and preservation of these magnificent artifacts. Many of the objects are published in color and fully described for the first time—jewelry of gold and semiprecious stones, engraved seal stones, spectacular gold and lapis lazuli statuettes and musical instruments; and vessels of gold, silver, and alabaster. Curator Richard Zettler sets the stage with a history of Ur in the third millennium and the details of the actual excavations. Art historians Donald Hansen and Holly Pittman discuss the historical importance and significance of the many motifs on the most spectacular finds from the tombs.
