Free Library staff and project team members view the genealogy (Photo: Laura Blanchard)

…the online edition of the Edward IV Coronation Roll (Free Library MS Lewis E201), after three years’ work.

It is now fully interactive – with transcriptions, translations and annotations.

They say:

In the turbulent fifteenth century, rival claimants to the English throne presented their cases in elaborate genealogical rolls. One of the most colorful and nakedly partisan of these – a genealogy of Edward IV –  has been digitized, translated, and presented online along with contextual annotations. The project showcases a unique piece of history and a unique partnership that brought this project to fruition.

More information can be found on the press release, available here: https://r3.org/press-release-edward-iv-roll-on-line-edition-is-officially-launched/


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