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Discover the extraordinary tale of The King's Grave, an insightful journey into the controversial legacy of Richard III, now captivating audiences as a major motion picture featuring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan. This brand-new B-format paperback is your gateway to understanding the depths of history's most contentious monarch. Delve into the gripping narrative crafted by Philippa Langley and Michael Jones, where they meticulously unravel the 500-year-old mystery surrounding Richard III's death at Bosworth Field in 1485 and his subsequent burial. Learn how Langley, defying the established historical narrative, uncovered the lost king's remains beneath a car park in Leicester, rejuvenating the dialogue about a king often shrouded in Tudor propaganda and historical misconception. The Lost King captures not just the thrill of discovery, but also the determination of a woman who challenged the elite historians of her time. Ideal for history buffs, fans of royal intrigue, and those keen on literary documentaries, The King's Grave invites you to explore the true story of Richard III—a king buried, but not forgotten. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of history!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781399802628. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2022. Publisher: John Murray.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399802628
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Murray
Description:
Previously published as The King's Grave.
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING SALLY HAWKINS AND STEVE COOGAN.
The official inside story of the discovery of history's most controversial monarch.
On 22 August 1485, Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor, went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Fifty years later, the king's grave was lost and Richard III's reputation buried under a mound of Tudor propaganda.
Philippa Langley and Michael Jones trace the remarkable story of the search for the lost king, leading to the incredible moment when the 500-year-old mystery was solved by Philippa Langley as his remains were uncovered beneath a car park in Leicester. The Lost King is the astonishing true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and who took on the country's most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of the most controversial king's in England's history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781399802628. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2022. Publisher: John Murray.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399802628
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Murray
Description:
Previously published as The King's Grave.
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING SALLY HAWKINS AND STEVE COOGAN.
The official inside story of the discovery of history's most controversial monarch.
On 22 August 1485, Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor, went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Fifty years later, the king's grave was lost and Richard III's reputation buried under a mound of Tudor propaganda.
Philippa Langley and Michael Jones trace the remarkable story of the search for the lost king, leading to the incredible moment when the 500-year-old mystery was solved by Philippa Langley as his remains were uncovered beneath a car park in Leicester. The Lost King is the astonishing true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and who took on the country's most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of the most controversial king's in England's history.