Description
Alison Weir masterfully chronicles the extraordinary life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a woman who defied the constraints of her medieval world to become one of its most influential figures. Twice a queen—of France and then England—and mother to kings, Eleanor wielded significant political power and shaped the course of European history. Weir’s narrative brings to life Eleanor’s complex relationships, her resilience through periods of both splendor and peril, and her enduring legacy as a formidable queen and a woman of remarkable spirit. This biography offers a captivating glimpse into the pageantry, scandal, and intrigue of a bygone era, revealing the woman behind the legend.
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paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Apr 3, 2001
480 pages
ISBN: 9780345434876
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First Published
1999
Language
eng
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