Download or read book The Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy written by John Steane and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-05-20 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy 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. 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.