Description
This compelling work explores the turbulent history of England’s medieval and early modern female rulers, from Empress Matilda through Elizabeth I. It examines how women such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, Margaret of Anjou, and Mary I navigated a political world built to exclude them, confronting rebellion, dynastic conflict, religious upheaval, and questions about legitimacy. Combining vivid narrative with incisive historical analysis, the book reveals how gender shaped the exercise and perception of royal power. It offers a nuanced portrait of queenship, ambition, and the enduring struggle between convention and authority.
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for She-Wolves by Helen Castor.