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The Lost King

The Search for Richard III

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The Lost King

By: Philippa Langley, Michael Jones
Narrated by: Emma Spurgin Hussey
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The official inside story of the life, death and remarkable 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, its contents believed to be emptied into the river Soar 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 as his remains were uncovered beneath a car park in Leicester. Featuring years of research on Richard III's fifteenth-century life and death, this is a compelling portrayal of one of our greatest archaeological discoveries that shines new light on history's most controversial monarch.

©2013 Philippa Langley (P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton Limited 21st Century Archaeology Europe Great Britain Medieval Modern Politics & Activism Royalty England Middle Ages Tudor
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Very informative and enjoyable. Would love a follow up 're any new research etc. Begs a lot of questions 're Tudor motivations and gives lots of food for thought.

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I couldn't stop listening to this, the presentation of the life and history of Richard iii was well presented and done in a way that humanised him and brought him to life, while sharing information about him I had never heard before. This mixed with the emotional and fascinating events that was the search for his body, it's discovery and authentication makes for a simply wonderful book that is well read and completely sucks you in.

Brilliant, interesting, emotional and intriguing

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An interesting listen from the lady responsible for finding the king. Richard III. recommended

Great listen

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Although self confessed in favour of overturning assumption about Richard III, this is an exciting and fascinating journey of great discovery. The achievement in finding the lost King’s remains cannot be understated. Nicely read and more palatable than many of the academic who-did-what-to-whom works.

Fascinating

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Always to the point and well read easy to listen to. The two stories are dealt with in enough detail. The biography and the amazing discovery of Richards body. Can’t really see any negative. Maybe the time old mystery of the boys in the tower. Always searching for more information and motivation on that.

Succinct

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