Arman, Joanna

The Warrior Queen

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ISBN 13:
9781445682792
author:
Arman, Joanna
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Amberley Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.25 kg
Genre:
History, Medieval, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.26

Description

The Warrior Queen: Aethelflaed's Life and Legend Aethelflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great, has become an enigmatic figure in history. She is often depicted as a warrior queen, but the sources from her time reveal a more complex image. In reality, Aethelflaed was a skilled diplomat who forged alliances with neighbouring territories, and a shrewd leader willing to use deception and force to maintain her power. Yet she also patronised learning, using poetic tradition and written history to shape her reputation as a Christian maiden engaged in an epic struggle against the heathen foe. This book offers a nuanced and fascinating portrayal of Aethelflaed's life and legacy, revealing her as a remarkable political and military leader who was admired in her own time.

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