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An approachable biography of medieval Europe's most powerful (and enigmatic) queen. Eleanor of Aquitaine (1124-1204), the legendary queen of France and later England, has captivated historians for centuries. Heiress to the Duchy of Aquitaine, wife to King Henry II, and mother to Richard the Lionheart and King John, Eleanor lived a life marked by power, influence, and myth. This concise, accessible history sheds new light on Eleanor, cutting through the hearsay and slander with a close reading of primary sources. In it, Lindy Grant highlights the family bonds that shaped Eleanor's power and identity and demonstrates that Eleanor's story is one of resilience.
Eleanor of Aquitaine: Woman, Queen and Legend
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An approachable biography of medieval Europe's most powerful (and enigmatic) queen. Eleanor of Aquitaine (1124-1204), the legendary queen of France and later England, has captivated historians for centuries. Heiress to the Duchy of Aquitaine, wife to King Henry II, and mother to Richard the Lionheart and King John, Eleanor lived a life marked by power, influence, and myth. This concise, accessible history sheds new light on Eleanor, cutting through the hearsay and slander with a close reading of primary sources. In it, Lindy Grant highlights the family bonds that shaped Eleanor's power and identity and demonstrates that Eleanor's story is one of resilience.
Description
An approachable biography of medieval Europe's most powerful (and enigmatic) queen. Eleanor of Aquitaine (1124-1204), the legendary queen of France and later England, has captivated historians for centuries. Heiress to the Duchy of Aquitaine, wife to King Henry II, and mother to Richard the Lionheart and King John, Eleanor lived a life marked by power, influence, and myth. This concise, accessible history sheds new light on Eleanor, cutting through the hearsay and slander with a close reading of primary sources. In it, Lindy Grant highlights the family bonds that shaped Eleanor's power and identity and demonstrates that Eleanor's story is one of resilience.
ISBN
9781836390862
Publisher
Publication Date
September 12, 2025
Binding
Hardcover
Item Condition
New
Language
English
Pages
224
Series
Medieval Lives
Keywords
History | Europe | Great Britain - Norman Conquest to Late Medieval (1066-1485); Biography & Autobiography | Historical; History | Women
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