Eleanor of Acquitane: The Queen Who Rode Off to Battle - Rilegato

Kramer, Ann

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ISBN 10: 0792258959 ISBN 13: 9780792258957

Casa editrice: Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books, 2006

Riassunto

In medieval times, Eleanor of Aquitaine broke the mold for women. This remarkable woman lived life on her own terms, ultimately becoming queen of France and England.

We first encounter the infant Eleanor, born into the ruling family of the Duchy of Aquitaine, in 1122. She grows into a lively and intelligent young girl, and quickly learns the arts of diplomacy and power brokering.

Eleanor marries the young Prince Louis, and becomes Queen of France while still a teenager. She accompanies her husband's ill-fated Second Crusade to win back the Holy Land, but returns demanding a divorce, a bold move for a medieval woman.

Her second marriage, to Henry, Duke of Normandy, leads to Eleanor's coronation as Queen of England in 1154. Contrary to her reign in France, she learns to wield power at the English court, and forges strong alliances to establish a lasting dynasty.

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Su questo libro

L'autore:

Ann Kramer has worked as an author and editor for more than 30 years. She is the author of Mandela, also in the World History Biographies series. She lives in Sussex, England.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0792258959
• ISBN 13: 9780792258957
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 64