The Bones of a King: Richard III Rediscovered
By: The Grey Friars Research Team
4.34
Format: 219 pages, Hardcover
The dramatic story of Richard III, England's last medieval king, captured the world's attention whe…
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4.17
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
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4.25
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3.63
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3.93
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4.40
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4.16
Format: 433 pages, ebook
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3.80
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
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3.90
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4.09
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3.62
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3.93
Format: 375 pages, Hardcover
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3.54
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3.91
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3.91
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3.83
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
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3.68
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3.91
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3.99
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3.86
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3.88
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3.67
Format: 408 pages, Paperback
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3.92
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3.99
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4.05
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26. The Bones of a King: Richard III Rediscovered
By: The Grey Friars Research Team
4.34
Format: 219 pages, Hardcover
The dramatic story of Richard III, England's last medieval king, captured the world's attention whe… read more
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