10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE»
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Eleanor of Aquitaine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Eleanor of Aquitaine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Biography
"Marion Meade has told the story of Eleanor, wild, devious, from a thoroughly historical but different point of view: a woman's point of view."—Allene Talmey, Vogue.
2
Eleanor Of Aquitaine: By the Wrath
of God, Queen
of England
By careful research, Alison Weir has produced a vivid biography with a fresh and provocative perspective on this extraordinary woman.
3
Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Four Kings
An account of Queen Eleanor which describes her dramatic life as a queen, her marriages, and her contributions to that period
4
Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen and Legend
Traces the life of Eleanor, who supported her sons in their rebellion against the king This biography tells the story of one of the most influential figures of the twelfth century, Eleanor of Aquitaine, successively queen of France and of ...
5
Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Richest Queen in Medieval Europe
Filled with hard-to-find images including a photo of the only remaining sculpture of the famous queen this is a fascinating and visually stunning book.
This is a story of the making of nations, and of passionate conflicts: between Henry II and Thomas Becket; between Eleanor and Henry's formidable mother Matilda; between father and sons, as Henry's children take up arms against him - and ...
7
When Christ and His Saints Slept
In When Christ and His Saints Slept, the newest addition to her highly acclaimed novels of the middle ages, and the first of a trilogy that will tell the story of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, master storyteller and historian Sharon ...
8
Queen
Eleanor: Independent Spirit
of the Medieval World
A biography of the twelfth-century queen, first of France, then of England, who was the very lively wife of Henry II and mother of several notable sons, including Richard the Lionhearted.
Polly Schoyer Brooks, 1999
9
Eleanor the Queen: A Novel
of Eleanor of Aquitaine
In Eleanor the Queen, Norah Lofts brings to life a brave and complex woman who was centuries ahead of her time.
10
Eleanor of Aquitaine: Lord and Lady
These essays provide a fresh context for understanding Eleanor of Aquitaine's multi-faceted career and reputation.
Bonnie Wheeler, John C. Parsons, 2008
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE»
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Eleanor of Aquitaine is used in the context of the following news items.
Hollywood rarely crowns British monarchy at Oscars
... Katharine Hepburn as Henry II's captive queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, in “The Lion in Winter”; and Helen Mirren as Elizabeth II in “The Queen. «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
June, Moon, Tune
Eleanor of Aquitaine may or may not have played a central role in promoting the cult of courtly love and its songs, but she exemplifies the ... «The New Yorker, Jun 15»
Herald History: Charter legacy of King John
Born on Christmas Eve 1167, the youngest of five sons of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, John grew up in the shadow of his older ... «Tamworth Herald, Jun 15»
A whole lotta rosé
The fact that he was married to Eleanor of Aquitaine probably helped (I think the Americans call this sort of marriage 'aggressive mating'). «Irish Medical Times, Jun 15»
Congressman Griffith shares his June 15 weekly newsletter
While Richard was gone, his mother Eleanor of Aquitaine and William Longchamp are said to have acted as regents. Richard's brother John is ... «Roanoke Times, Jun 15»
Review: In London, 'Oresteia' and 'King John' Examine Power
Barbara Marten is especially impressive doubling across two roles that include Eleanor of Aquitaine, King John's grandly spoken mother, in a ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
REVIEW: King John, Globe Theatre
As the matriarch of all matriarchs, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Barbara Marten shows a spirt and agility of wit and manoeuvring that certainly makes ... «British Theatre, Jun 15»
Ten things you didn't know about King John and Magna Carta
2 for Eleanor of Aquitaine. After rising up in revolt against the king, in league with her older sons, Eleanor lived a life of semi-imprisonment, ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
What Led to Magna Carta?
Back in England, Richard's mother (Eleanor of Aquitaine) collaborated with her allies in government to collect the money. Dan Jones in his ... «The Moral Liberal, Jun 15»
The 7 Most Historic Divorces Of All Time, From Napoleon To Julius …
Eleanor of Aquitaine was famously a bit of a handful — she married twice, and both husbands found her slightly difficult to deal with. But the breakup of her first ... «Bustle, May 15»
