Queens of the Conquest: England's Medieval Queens Book One

Queens of the Conquest: England's Medieval Queens Book One

In the first volume of an exciting new series, bestselling author Alison Weir brings the dramatic reigns of Englandâ€™s medieval queens to life.

The lives of Englandâ€™s medieval queens were packed with incidentâ€”love, intrigue, betrayal, adultery, and warfareâ€”but their stories have been largely obscured by centuries of myth and omission. Now esteemed biographer Alison Weir provides a fresh perspective and restores these women to their rightful place in history.

Spanning the years from the Norman conquest in 1066 to the dawn of a new era in 1154, when Henry II succeeded to the throne and Eleanor of Aquitaine, the first Plantagenet queen, was crowned, this epic book brings to vivid life five women, including: Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, the first Norman king; Matilda of Scotland, revered as â€œthe common mother of all Englandâ€; and Empress Maud, Englandâ€™s first female ruler, whose son King Henry II would go on to found the Plantagenet dynasty. More than those who came before or after them, these Norman consorts were recognized as equal sharers in sovereignty. Without the support of their wives, the Norman kings could not have ruled their disparate dominions as effectively.

Drawing from the most reliable contemporary sources, Weir skillfully strips away centuries of romantic lore to share a balanced and authentic take on the importance of these female monarchs. What emerges is a seamless royal saga, an all-encompassing portrait of English medieval queenship, and a sweeping panorama of British history.

Praise for Queens of the Conquest

â€œBest-selling author [Alison] Weir pens another readable, well-researched English history, the first in a proposed four-volume series on Englandâ€™s medieval queens. . . . Weirâ€™s research skills and storytelling ability combine beautifully to tell a fascinating story supported by excellent historical research. Fans of her fiction and nonfiction will enjoy this latest work.â€â€”Library Journal (starred review)
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â€œAnother sound feminist resurrection by a seasoned historian . . . Though Norman queens were largely unknowable, leave it to this prolific historical biographer to bring them to life. . . . As usual, Weir is meticulous in her research.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews
Country USA
Brand Ballantine Books
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 1101966661
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2017-09-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781101966662

Country	USA
Brand	Ballantine Books
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	1101966661
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2017-09-26
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781101966662

Queens of the Conquest: England's Medieval Queens Book One

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