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Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen of France, Queen of England
Ralph V. Turner
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Description for Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen of France, Queen of England
Paperback. Proud daughter of a distinguished French dynasty, Eleanor of Aquitaine married the king of France, Louis VII, then the king of England, Henry II, and gave birth to two sons who rose to take the English throne - Richard the Lionheart and John. This title offers an account of the most important queen of the Middle Ages. Num Pages: 430 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DDF; 3H; BGH; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 34. Weight in Grams: 672.
This gripping biography is the definitive account of the most important queen of the Middle Ages. Ralph Turner, a leading historian of the twelfth century, strips away the legends that have accumulated around Eleanor and challenges the accounts that relegate her to the shadows of the kings she married and bore. Turner focuses on a wealth of primary sources, including a collection of Eleanor's own documents not previously accessible to scholars, and portrays an extraordinary woman who sought control of her own destiny in the face of forceful resistance. A queen of unparalleled appeal, Eleanor of Aquitaine retains her power ... Read more
This gripping biography is the definitive account of the most important queen of the Middle Ages. Ralph Turner, a leading historian of the twelfth century, strips away the legends that have accumulated around Eleanor and challenges the accounts that relegate her to the shadows of the kings she married and bore. Turner focuses on a wealth of primary sources, including a collection of Eleanor's own documents not previously accessible to scholars, and portrays an extraordinary woman who sought control of her own destiny in the face of forceful resistance. A queen of unparalleled appeal, Eleanor of Aquitaine retains her power ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Yale University Press
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
671g
Number of Pages
430
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300178203
SKU
V9780300178203
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About Ralph V. Turner
Ralph V. Turner is emeritus professor of history, Florida State University. He lives in Tallahassee.
Reviews for Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen of France, Queen of England
'Eleanor's remarkable career is done full justice in this life, which is readable, lively, and convincing. It provides insights into many aspects of the twelfth century as well as a radically new assessment of the queen herself. Many myths are exploded, and a thoroughly realistic picture of a politically ambitious and independent-minded woman emerges.' (Michael Prestwich, University of Durham)