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Eleanor of Aquitaine

Woman, Queen and Legend

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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, her life was 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. It highlights the family bonds that shaped her power and identity, tracing her roots to the Loire rather than the Occitan south. Lindy Grant demonstrates that Eleanor’s story is one of resilience: like Churchill, she saved England during a national crisis, though her political judgement could be equally erratic.
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Authors:
Grant, Lindy
Year Published:
2025
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9781836390862
Number of Pages:
224
Publication Date:
01/08/2025
Publisher:
Reaktion Books
Series:
Medieval Lives
Language:
English
Place of Publication:
London
Illustrations Note:
33 illustrations, 25 in colour
SKU:
9781836390862

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