Alistair Campbell

Encomium Emmae Reginae

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ISBN 13:: 9780521626552
author:: Alistair Campbell
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 268
Genre:: History Biographies & True Stories Textbook
Condition:: New
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The Encomium Emmae Reginae is a significant political tract that praises Queen Emma, a woman who played a crucial role in shaping eleventh-century English history. Written to promote her power and influence, this primary source offers valuable insights into the Danish conquest of England and the complex web of politics that followed King Cnut's death in 1035. The Encomium Emmae Reginae provides a unique perspective on Queen Emma's life and career, tracing her path from being a queen to a queen-mother. This reprint features the definitive text and translation of the original work, first published in 1949, and offers a clear understanding of the historical context in which it was written. By examining this primary source, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the intricate politics of eleventh-century England and the determination of Queen Emma to retain her power.

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