The Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy by John Steane

The Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy by John Steane

This book restores many details of the lives and deaths of the great and powerful monarchs of the Middle Ages and reveals past public splendours as well as more private insights.

'Very useful in summarising the present state of knowledge and provides a basis for further work in this fascinating area of medieval archaeology' - John Cherry, British Museum

'Steane has a way of grasping and communicating the essentials to the reader that is very impressive.' - Michael Thompson, Medieval Archaeology

'Excellent presentation of the material dimensions of medieval kingship.' - Antiquity

'What a fascinating and little known world is revealed in this survey of the monarchy from William I to Henry VII. Steane is able to enhance our understanding of a seminal period of history.' - Education

'An eccellent archaeological survey of kingship...The details of monarchs' daily lives are brought out, and the powerful effect the crown had on religion and education as patrons of monasteries, hospitals, and schools is examined.' - Oxbow Book News

'The Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy is a useful window onto the rich and varied material world of English monarchs and makes accessible to historians and a general readership the technical work of archaeologists and art historians.' - Speculum-A Journal of Medieval Studies

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ISBN 13	9780415197885
ISBN 10	0415197880
Title	The Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy
Author	John Steane
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1998-11-26
Number of pages	226
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