The History and Politics of Exhumation

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Focusing on the motivations behind exhumation, the book analyzes both famous and lesser-known cases, including Richard III and the Romanovs. Michael Nash delves into themes of retribution and repatriation while tracing the historical context of exhumation practices. He highlights the impact of Gothic fiction in the eighteenth century, the infamous Resurrection Men of the nineteenth century, and the archaeological boom of the twentieth century, making a case for the need for a comprehensive scholarly exploration of this intriguing subject.