Weir, Alison

Eleanor of Aquitaine: By the Wrath of God, Queen of England

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ISBN 13:: 9780099523550
author:: Weir, Alison
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 464
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: British & Irish history: c 1000 to c 1500
Condition:: New
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Eleanor of Aquitaine: By the Wrath of God, Queen of England Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, was a woman of remarkable intelligence, beauty, and determination. Born into a relaxed and licentious court, she was raised amidst the arts of the troubadours and the fabled Courts of Love. Her life was marked by controversy and tragedy, yet it was only in old age that she triumphed over adversity and became a virtual ruler of England. Despite the prevailing myths and legends that surround her name, Alison Weir's biography offers a fresh and provocative perspective on this extraordinary woman. Through careful research, Weir sheds light on the truth behind the stories, revealing a complex and fascinating individual who defied convention and forged her own path. This biography is a vivid and engaging portrait of Eleanor, one of the most intriguing figures of the Middle Ages.

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