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The Bone Chests
Unlocking the Secrets of the Anglo-Saxons
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The Bone Chests
A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR
‘A diligent historian and a superb writer’
THE TIMES
A gripping new history of the making of England as a nation.
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A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR
‘A diligent historian and a superb writer’ THE TIMES
A gripping new history of the making of England as a nation. In December 1642, during the Civil War, Parliamentarian troops stormed Winchester Cathedral and smashed ten beautifully decorated wooden chests to the ground, using the bones inside as missiles to shatter the cathedral’s stained glass windows. Afterwards, the clergy scrambled to collect the scattered remains: the bones of ancient kings, bishops and one formidable queen.
Bestselling historian Cat Jarman builds on the ground-breaking work of forensic archaeologists to lead us through more than a millennium of history. Alongside the cutting-edge investigation to unlock the bones' secrets, this is a thrilling and sometimes tragic tale. It tells the story of both the seekers and the sought, of those who protected the bones and those who spurned them.
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The Bone Chests by Cat Jarman is celebrated as a compelling work of popular history, praised for its captivating storytelling akin to a Dan Brown quest. It skillfully weaves archaeology, textual sources, and forensic analysis to recount the tales of early medieval England, including both well-known and obscure monarchs. The book evokes the spirit of the Anglo-Saxon age, inviting readers to explore the lives and legacies of figures who shaped history.
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ISBN: 9780008447335
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: William Collins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 510g
Pages: 384
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About the Author
Dr Cat Jarman is a bioarchaeologist and field archaeologist specialising in the Viking Age, Viking women, and Rapa Nui. She uses forensic techniques like isotope analysis, carbon dating, and DNA analysis on human remains to untangle the experiences of past people from broader historical narratives. Dr Jarman has contributed to numerous TV documentaries as both an on-screen expert and historical consultant, including programmes for the BBC, Channel 4, History, Discovery, and more.
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