The Lady Of Kingdoms

By Inez Haynes Irwin and Inez Haynes Gillmore

Book Overview

The Lady Of Kingdoms is a historical fiction novel written by Inez Haynes Gillmore. The book is set in 12th century England and follows the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful queen who became the wife of two kings and the mother of two more. The novel portrays Eleanor as a strong and intelligent woman who defies the norms of her time and fights for her own rights and those of her children. It explores her relationships with her husbands, King Louis VII of France and King Henry II of England, as well as her children, including the infamous King Richard the Lionheart and King John. The Lady Of Kingdoms is a richly detailed and well-researched novel that brings to life the politics, intrigue, and power struggles of medieval Europe. It provides a vivid portrayal of Eleanor's life and times, and offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most fascinating women. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, women's history, or the medieval period.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163302902
• ISBN13: 9781163302903
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"