Eleanor Of Aquitaine

By Charles B. Reed

Book Overview

""Eleanor of Aquitaine"" by Charles B. Reed is a biography of one of the most powerful women in medieval Europe. Eleanor was the queen consort of France and later the queen consort of England, and she played a significant role in the politics and culture of both countries. Reed's book explores Eleanor's life from her childhood in Aquitaine to her marriages to King Louis VII of France and King Henry II of England. The book also delves into Eleanor's involvement in the Second Crusade, her imprisonment by her husband, and her role in the rebellion of her sons against Henry II. Through extensive research and analysis, Reed presents a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman who defied the conventions of her time and left a lasting impact on European history.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436679958
• ISBN13: 9781436679954
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"