Eleanor Of Aquitaine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432579852)

""Eleanor of Aquitaine"" by Charles B. Reed is a biography of one of the most powerful and influential women of the Middle Ages. Eleanor was born in 1122 and became the Duchess of Aquitaine at the age of 15. She went on to marry two kings, Louis VII of France and Henry II of England, and was the mother of two more kings, Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland. Reed's book explores Eleanor's life and the impact she had on medieval Europe. He delves into her marriages, her political power, and her role in the Crusades. He also examines the myths and legends that have grown up around her, separating fact from fiction. Reed's writing is clear and engaging, making this book accessible to both scholars and general readers. He draws on a wide range of sources, including contemporary accounts and modern scholarship, to paint a vivid picture of Eleanor and the world she lived in. Overall, ""Eleanor of Aquitaine"" is a fascinating and well-researched biography of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping the history of Europe.An Account Of The Times And Life Of Eleanor Of Aquitaine And The Birth Of Romanticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles B. Reed
ISBN-10: 1432579851
ISBN-13: 9781432579852
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d