British Royal Tombs
British Royal Tombs by Aidan Dodson, published by Pallas Athene in November 2018, is a comprehensive exploration of the burial sites of the kings, queens, and lords protector of England, Scotland, and the United Kingdom. This second revised edition spans 256 pages and provides a detailed account of each ruler’s career, alongside insights into their burial arrangements and the history of their tombs. The book includes illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to enhance the reader’s understanding of these significant historical sites.
Readers will find a thorough examination of royal tombs, from the notable Sutton Hoo ship burial to the final resting place of George VI, the last Emperor of India, and the long-lost Richard III. The text also covers the posthumous fates of royal spouses and offers information about the various cathedrals, churches, and chapels that house these tombs. With a focus on history and social context, British Royal Tombs serves as a valuable resource for both casual visitors and students interested in the royal lineage and its burial traditions.
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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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