Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy

<p><em>The Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy</em> looks at the period between the reign of William the Conqueror and that of Henry VIII, bringing together physical evidence for the kings and their courts.<br> John Steane looks at the symbols of power and regalia including crowns, seals and thrones. He considers Royal patronage, architecture and ideas on burials and tombs to unravel the details of their daily lives supported with many illustrations.</p> 1 Symbols of power 2 Burials of the medieval royal family 3 Royal accommodation 4 Palace and castle gardens 5 The peaceful activities of court life 6 Formalized violence: hunting, hawking and jousting 7 The monarchy, religion and education