Hilton, Lisa

Queens Consort: The Autobiography

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ISBN 13:: 9780753826119
author:: Hilton, Lisa
format:: Paperback
publisher:: W&N
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 592
Dimensions:: 19.2 x 13 x 3.6 cm
Genre:: History Textbook
Condition:: New
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England's medieval queens played a pivotal role in shaping its history. From Matilda of Flanders to Elizabeth of York, these women were at the heart of power, navigating the complexities of royal marriage and statecraft. Lisa Hilton explores the lives of twenty women who held the title of queen between 1066 and 1503, revealing the intricate web of politics, patronage, and personal relationships that defined their experiences. Through meticulous research, Hilton sheds light on often-overlooked figures like Adeliza of Louvain, as well as those more familiar names like Eleanor of Aquitaine. Her book offers a nuanced portrayal of queenship in medieval England, one marked by both vulnerability and agency. By examining the evolution of the queenly office alongside intimate portraits of individual women, Hilton dispels common myths about medieval brides being mere diplomatic pawns. Instead, she reveals a complex and multifaceted world where war, love, and learning coexisted with intrigue and deception.

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