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Name: Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Author: Marion Meade

Marion Meade’s biography presents a detailed, compassionate portrait of Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most influential women of the Middle Ages. The book traces her life from her inheritance of Aquitaine through her marriages to King Louis VII of France and, after his death, to King Henry II of England. Eleanor’s role as queen consort, her political influence during her son Richard I’s reign, and her later years as a powerful regent for her son John are explored with reference to historical records and contemporary sources. Meade highlights Eleanor’s intellectual vigor, administrative skill, and enduring legacy in shaping European history.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Marion Meade

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