Weir, Alison
Queens of the Crusades: Eleanor of Aquitaine and her Successors (England's Medieval Queens)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784701871
- author:
- Weir, Alison
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 3.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Plantagenet queens of England played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history. From 1154 to 1291, these women navigated the complex web of medieval politics, often breaking free from the constraints of their time to exercise power and influence. Alison Weir's groundbreaking history brings to light the remarkable stories of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Berengaria of Navarre, Isabella of Angouleme, Alienor of Provence, and Eleanor of Castile, whose lives were marked by both romance and conflict. Through their stories, Weir sheds new light on pivotal events such as the murder of Becket, the birth of parliaments, and the tumultuous reigns of kings Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, and Edward I. The lives of these five Plantagenet queens offer a fresh perspective on a dramatic period of high romance and low politics, with determined women at its heart. This book provides an enthralling narrative of the Plantagenet queens, whose legacy continues to shape our understanding of medieval England and its place in European history.
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