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Queens Of The Conquest eBook

The Extraordinary Women Who Changed The Course Of English History 1066 - 1167

by Alison Weir
language: english
Publisher: Random House, September of 2017 ‧
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Full of passion and betrayal, murder and war, the first volume of an epic new series from bestselling historian Alison Weir, bringing five of England''s medieval queens to life.

A Daily Telegraph Book of the Year


Love, murder, war, betrayal

This is the story of the five extraordinary queens who helped the Norman kings of England rule their dominions. Recognised as equal sharers in the royal authority, their story is packed with tragedy, high drama, even comedy.

Heroines, villains, stateswomen, lovers

Beginning with Matilda of Flanders, who supported William the Conqueror in his invasion of England in 1066, and culminating in the turbulent life of the Empress Maud, whoc claimed to be queen of England in her own right and fought a bitter war to the end, the five Norman queens are revealed as hugely influential figures and fascinating characters.

In Alison Weir''s hands, these pioneering women reclaim their rightful roles at the centre of English history.

Queens Of The Conquest

The Extraordinary Women Who Changed The Course Of English History 1066 - 1167

by Alison Weir

Property Description
ISBN: 9781473523319
Publisher: Random House
Release Date: September of 2017
Language: English
Format: eBook
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Collection: England''S Medieval Queens
Categories: eBooks in English > Tourist Guides and Maps > Europe
EAN: 9781473523319
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alison Weir

Alison Weir nasceu em Westminster. Estudou Literatura, Arte e História Inglesa, especializando-se em História Medieval Inglesa e Europeia. É autora de várias obras sobre a História e os monarcas ingleses. Vive nos arredores de Londres com a família. Mais informações em alisonweir.org.uk

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