Arman, Joanna
Matilda II: The Forgotten Queen
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526794222
- author:
- Arman, Joanna
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 2.3 x 24 x 24 centimetres (0.60
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Forgotten Queen: Matilda II's Life and Legacy Matilda II, the wife of King Henry I, is often overlooked in history. Born Edith, she was married to Henry at the start of the 12th century and ruled alongside him for eighteen years. During this time, she played a crucial role in reforming the administrative and legal systems, drawing on her knowledge of languages and legal tradition. Through her correspondence with kings, popes, and prelates, Matilda earned respect from those around her. Her greatest legacy was continuity: she united two dynasties, providing the Angevin Kings with the legitimacy they needed to claim the throne. This union had a lasting impact on English history, shaping the course of future monarchs. Despite her significant contributions, Matilda's reputation has been tarnished by medieval chroniclers who portrayed her as pious but also as a runaway nun whose marriage to Henry was cursed. Joanna Arman sheds new light on this forgotten queen, revealing a complex and fascinating individual who left an enduring mark on the kingdom she ruled.
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