The queens of Aragon: their lives and times

By E. L Miron

Queens shaped the Crown of Aragon as surely as kings. Power wore a woman's face. E. L. Miron gathers the lives of Aragon's consorts and rulers into a vivid royal biography collection, tracing how women navigated succession, faith, diplomacy, and the hard arithmetic of dynastic marriage alliances. Moving from palace to council chamber, this historical biography book brings Spanish monarchy court life into focus: the ceremonies that signalled authority, the households that became political networks, and the private pressures behind public policy. It is medieval history nonfiction with a sharp eye for lineage and influence, written for readers drawn to queens of Aragon history and medieval Spain royalty, and for those seeking a dependable women's history reference guide. More than names on a genealogy, these portraits help explain why the Crown of Aragon kingdom mattered to Mediterranean Europe and how queens anchored its alliances and ambitions. For European medieval studies, Miron's work stands as a classic of biographical synthesis, linking personal choices to the wider currents of European power, and offering context that sits naturally beside a Catherine of Aragon biography or any study of Ferdinand and Isabella history. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353700701
• ISBN13: 9789353700706
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"