Queens of the Crusades : England's Medieval Queens Book Two by Alison Weir (2021, Trade Paperback)-image
Queens of the Crusades : England's Medieval Queens Book Two by Alison Weir (2021, Trade Paperback)-image

Queens of the Crusades : England's Medieval Queens Book Two by Alison Weir (2021, Trade Paperback)

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Series Volume Number: 2 Format: Trade Paperback Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Item Width: 5.5 in Language: English Number of Pages: 592 Pages Book Title: Queens of the Crusades : England's Medieval Queens Book Two ISBN-10: 1101966718 Item Length: 8.2 in Synopsis: A fresh, enthralling narrative history chronicling the dynamic reigns of the first five queens in the Plantagenet family, who ruled England and France for over three centuries, from the New York Times bestselling author hailed as "the finest historian of English monarchical succession writing" ( The Boston Globe ) "A magnificent tapestry, skillfully woven . . . This rich and robust account will appeal to readers interested in medieval England and some of its most fascinating royal women, whose stories are often left out of the history books."-- Booklist The Plantagenet queens of England played a role in some of the most dramatic events in history. Crusading queens, queens in rebellion, seductive queens, learned queens, queens in battle, queens who enlivened England with romantic culture--these determined women broke through medieval constraints to exercise power and influence. This second volume of Alison Weir's acclaimed history of the queens of medieval England moves into a period of even higher drama, from 1154 to 1291: years of chivalry and courtly love, dynastic ambition, conflict between church and throne, and the ruthless interplay between the rival monarchs of Britain and France. We see, from a new perspective, events such as the murder of Becket, the Magna Carta, and the birth of parliaments. Queens of the Crusades begins with the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine , whose marriage to Henry II established a dynasty that ruled over three centuries and created the most powerful empire in western Christendom--but also sowed the seeds for destructive family conflicts and the collapse of England's power in Europe. The lives of Eleanor's four successors were just as remarkable: Berengaria of Navarre ; Isabella of Angoulême ; Alienor of Provence ; and finally Eleanor of Castile . Alison Weir provides a fresh, enthralling narrative focusing on fascinating female monarchs during a dramatic period of high romance and low politics, with unwavering women at its heart. Don't miss any of Alison Weir's fascinating England's Medieval Queens series: QUEENS OF THE CONQUEST * QUEENS OF THE CRUSADES * QUEENS OF THE AGE OF CHIVALRY * QUEENS AT WAR, A fresh, enthralling narrative history chronicling the dynamic reigns of the first five queens in the Plantagenet family, who ruled England and France for over three centuries, from the New York Times bestselling author hailed as "the finest historian of English monarchical succession writing" ( The Boston Globe ) "A magnificent tapestry, skillfully woven . . . This rich and robust account will appeal to readers interested in medieval England and some of its most fascinating royal women, whose stories are often left out of the history books."-- Booklist The Plantagenet queens of England played a role in some of the most dramatic events in history. Crusading queens, queens in rebellion, seductive queens, learned queens, queens in battle, queens who enlivened England with romantic culture--these determined women broke through medieval constraints to exercise power and influence. This second volume of Alison Weir's acclaimed history of the queens of medieval England moves into a period of even higher drama, from 1154 to 1291: years of chivalry and courtly love, dynastic ambition, conflict between church and throne, and the ruthless interplay between the rival monarchs of Britain and France. We see, from a new perspective, events such as the murder of Becket, the Magna Carta, and the birth of parliaments. Queens of the Crusades begins with the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine , whose marriage to Henry II established a dynasty that ruled over three centuries and created the most powerful empire in western Christendom--but also sowed the seeds for destructive family conflicts and the collapse of England's power in Europe. The lives of Eleanor's four successors were just as remarkable: Berengaria of Navarre ; Isabella of Angoulême ; Alienor of Provence ; and finally Eleanor of Castile . Alison Weir provides a fresh, enthralling narrative focusing on fascinating female monarchs during a dramatic period of high romance and low politics, with unwavering women at its heart. Don't miss any of Alison Weir's fascinating England's Medieval Queens series: QUEENS OF THE CONQUEST - QUEENS OF THE CRUSADES - QUEENS OF THE AGE OF CHIVALRY - QUEENS AT WAR Intended Audience: Trade gtin13: 9781101966716 Publication Year: 2021 brand: Random House Publishing Group Reviews: "If there was such a profession as forensic time-traveling trip advisor, British author Alison Weir would qualify, and then some. . . . Queens of the Crusades is a brilliant, compelling and meticulously detailed revelation. . . . In its abundant detail about real lives lived amid the broad political strokes of medieval kings, Queens of the Crusades captures a rich sensory impression of how five brilliant yet fallible women managed their subject societies in a precarious and dangerously changeable world." -- Bookreporter "Existing fans of Weir's histories will enjoy this newest installment." -- Library Journal "[A] special blend of scholarship and storytelling . . . a magnificent tapestry, skillfully woven, ingeniously embroidered down to the smallest detail, and gloriously shot through with the glittering intrigues of the royal court . . . Aimed at the general reader, this rich and robust account will appeal to readers interested in medieval England and some of its most fascinating royal women, whose stories are often left out of the history books." -- Booklist "The author writes clear and entertainingly of the rich history of the Plantagenet queens of England and for an audience unfamiliar with the subject. At appropriate places, Weir gives needed background to explain the lives of these legendary women." -- New York Journal of Books "As in previous books, the exceedingly knowledgeable author's prodigious research is impressive . . . Another treat for Weir fans." -- Kirkus Reviews "This meticulous group biography . . . brushes away long-standing legends. . . . Weir skillfully documents the political, religious, and cultural issues of medieval England and France." -- Publishers Weekly, "If there was such a profession as forensic time-traveling trip advisor, British author Alison Weir would qualify, and then some. . . . Queens of the Crusades is a brilliant, compelling and meticulously detailed revelation. . . . In its abundant detail about real lives lived amid the broad political strokes of medieval kings, Queens of the Crusades captures a rich sensory impression of how five brilliant yet fallible women managed their subject societies in a precarious and dangerously changeable world." -- Bookreporter "Existing fans of Weir's histories will enjoy this newest installment." -- Library Journal "[A] special blend of scholarship and storytelling . . . a magnificent tapestry, skillfully woven, ingeniously embroidered down to the smallest detail, and gloriously shot through with the glittering intrigues of the royal court . . . Aimed at the general reader, this rich and robust account will appeal to readers interested in medieval England and some of its most fascinating royal women, whose stories are often left out of the history books." -- Booklist "The author writes clear and entertainingly of the rich history of the Plantagenet queens of England and for an audience unfamiliar with the subject. At appropriate places, Weir gives needed background to explain the lives of these legendary women." -- New York Journal of Books "As in previous books, the exceedingly knowledgeable author's prodigious research is impressive . . . Another treat for Weir fans." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Aimed at the general reader, this rich and robust account will appeal to readers interested in medieval England and some of its most fascinating royal women, whose stories are often left out of the history books." -- Booklist "In its abundant detail about real lives lived amid the broad political strokes of medieval kings, Queens of the Crusades captures a rich sensory impression of how five brilliant yet fallible women managed their subject societies in a precarious and dangerously changeable world." -- Bookreporter "[Weir] writes clearly and entertainingly of the rich history of the Plantagenet queens of England." -- New York Journal of Books "Weir skillfully documents the political, religious, and cultural issues of medieval England and France." -- Publishers Weekly "As in previous books, the exceedingly knowledgeable author's prodigious research is impressive . . . Another treat for Weir fans." -- Kirkus Reviews "Fans of Weir's histories will enjoy this newest installment." --Library Journal, "Aimed at the general reader, this rich and robust account will appeal to readers interested in medieval England and some of its most fascinating royal women, whose stories are often left out of the history books."-- Booklist "In its abundant detail about real lives lived amid the broad political strokes of medieval kings, Queens of the Crusades captures a rich sensory impression of how five brilliant yet fallible women managed their subject societies in a precarious and dangerously changeable world." -- Bookreporter "[Weir] writes clearly and entertainingly of the rich history of the Plantagenet queens of England." -- New York Journal of Books "Weir skillfully documents the political, religious, and cultural issues of medieval England and France." -- Publishers Weekly "As in previous books, the exceedingly knowledgeable author's prodigious research is impressive . . . Another treat for Weir fans." -- Kirkus Reviews "Fans of Weir's histories will enjoy this newest installment." --Library Journal Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History ISBN-13: 9781101966716 Book Series: England's Medieval Queens Ser. Item Weight: 18.2 Oz Author: Alison Weir Item Height: 1.2 in Topic: Royalty, Historical, Europe / Medieval

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Further Details Title: Queens of the Crusades Condition: New Author: Alison Weir Publisher: Ballantine Books Inc. Subtitle: England's Medieval Queens Book Two ISBN-10: 1101966718 EAN: 9781101966716 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781101966716 Release Date: 11/02/2021 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 210mm Item Length: 138mm Genre: Biography Topic: History Item Width: 30mm Item Weight: 459g Series: England's Medieval Queens Release Year: 2021 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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