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The children of eleanor of aquitaine 1122 1204 created a european diaspora. There are also regine pernoud s shorter and more romantic eleanor of aquitaine, translated by peter wiles 1967, and curtis howe walker, eleanor of aquitaine 1950. Other biographies include the french historian regine pernoud s eleanor of aquitaine and marion meades eleanor of aquitaine. Eleanor of aquitaine translated from the french by peter. Regine pernoud makes the point that the fashions of the period helped. The facts presented in this book came from a female point of view and also were written during a time when the truth about women in history is being rediscovered. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Regine pernoud may have written the best modern historical biography of eleanor of aquitaine. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Regine pernoud is the author of books such as joan of arc. Pernouds account, as this king managed to expand his borders at the expense of eleanors major project of fortifying the expanded kingdom of her beloved son, richard lionheartwhich began disintegrating after richards early and unexpected deathdoes not receive such a laudatory approach. There is a new biography, eleanor of aquitaine, by the british historian ralph turner, which i recommend.

Pernoud writes about the middle ages when men were men and women werewell if not in charge pretty darn close to being so. Regine pernoud books list of books by author regine pernoud. Eleanor of aquitaine, queen consort of both louis vii of france 1752 and henry ii of england 11521204 and mother of richard i the lionheart and john of england. Eleanor of aquitaine s legacy in 1200, as king johns ambassador to france, eleanor defended englands french territories, anjou and aquitaine, against invasions. She mentions in her bibliography kellys book which she calls absolutely remarkable in its scholarship and brilliance that could well be, but it would take another scholar to make that claim. Eleanor of aquitaine by desmond seward a monstrous injurer of heaven and earth, as shakespeare referred to this powerful medieval matriarch, eleanor of. See all books authored by regine pernoud, including joan of arc. Turncr, eleanor of aquitaine in the flori, ali6nor, 32 1,323,328,332333. Fixed in many french imaginations as a reverse image of joan of arc, eleanor of aquitaine still fascinates and puzzles historians of today, who, for many reasons which this book will try to clarify, still seek to penetrate the mystery surrounding her. This accessible biography urges readers to celebrate the life and work of one of the most remarkable women of the middle ages. Eleanor of aquitaine translated from the french by peter wiles collins london 1967. In addition to the stunning lack of a table of contents and bibliography a short bibliographic note takes its place, pernoud s work, like amy kellys, has been eclipsed by recent scholarship. Eleanor was eleven years older than her new husband, but the couple had no trouble producing children.

Eleanor of aquitaine book 1 by elizabeth chadwick 20 jun 20. Known as aliener until david hume vandalized her name into eleanor, this queen. Eleanor of aquitaine peoplecharacters librarything. As the heir of the house of poitiers, rulers in southwestern france, she was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in western europe during the high middle ages. Eleanor of aquitaine, patron and politician by william w. Alienor of aquitaine was one of the first and most active i patrons of provencal poetry. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. To the disappointment of many, the new regime was very little different from that of king henry. Eleanor of aquitaine 1122 1 april 1204 was queen consort of france 171152 and england 11541189 and duchess of aquitaine in her own right 171204. Eleanor, of aquitaine queen consort of henry ii king of england. The mother queen of the middle ages by desmond seward. Born to nobility, eleanor of aquitaine s 11221204 parents were william x, duke of aquitaine, and aenor, daughter of.

Eleanor of aquitaine, courtly love and the troubadours. Pernoud was born at chateau chinon, which eleanor and. Eleanor of aquitaine, queen consort of both louis vii of france 1752 and henry ii of england 11521204 and mother of richard i the. Eleanor was the daughter and heiress of william x, duke of. Amidst a sea of biographies on the queen, this work is unique in its concern for eleanor the woman rather than the politician and in its focus on contemporary perceptions of the highly romanticized monarch. Pernoud s premise contradicts much of what i have read elsewhere, but she goes to the primary sources and produces much material to support her thesis. The most recent work on eleanor it helped because it was so new. Regine pernoud books biography and list of works author. She was sole heiress to the largest, wealthiest region of what is now france. Learn more about eleanor of aquitaine in this article. Eleanor of aquitaine book by desmond seward official publisher.

Eleanor of aquitaine, regine pernoud, collins, 1965. May 19, 2014 regine pernoud, eleanor of aquitaine, trans. Lorcl ancl no stand, but innuendos indicates their strong suspicions. Oct 22, 2019 eleanor of aquitaine, via wikimedia commons. Eleanor of aquitaine and the four kings by amy kelly. Evans book charts this fascination, beginning with the image of eleanor shaped by her contemporaries and then examining both the black legend and golden myth which have been continually refreshed and reworked about her life up to the present day. These books about eleanor of aquitaine are historicallyaccurate testaments to this strongwilled woman of the middle ages. The castle at chinon served as a treasury for henry, who died there, and for the couples son, richard the lionheart. Over 800 years have passed since eleanor of aquitaines death and yet she continues. To scholars she has had the reputation of a slut and a shrew, but mile, pernoud shows her to have been a wise ruler and a great woman, in an age when women could exert a profound influence. Eleanor of aquitaine and the high middle ages by nancy plain. Pernoud died in 1998, a noted historian, medievalist and archivist at frances national archives, where she was responsible for developing the museum of history of france.

Eleanor of aquitaine, queen, consort of henry ii, king of england 1122. Short stories on honor, chivalry, and the world of nobilityno. The castle at chinon served as a treasury for henry, who died there, and for the couples son, richard the lionheart heloise and abelardby regine pernoud. Bernard masters the fiery duke of aquitaine nobility.

Regine pernoud is currently considered a single author. Sep 27, 2020 people joan of arc, saint 14121431, blanche of castile, queen, consort of louis viii, king of france 11881252, hildegard saint 10981179, jerome saint d. Eleanor of aquitaine, queen, consort of henry ii, king of. Mar 28, 2021 eleanor of aquitaine, queen consort of both louis vii of france 1752 and henry ii of england 11521204 and mother of richard i the lionheart and john of england. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Wife to two great kings, eleanor is one of the most dazzling p. Eleanor of aquitaine by regine pernoud book the crusades. Over 800 years have passed since eleanor of aquitaine s death and yet she continues to fascinate us. Louis vii king of france approximately 11201180 worldcat. Buy a cheap copy of eleanor of aquitaine book by regine pernoud. Content is clean with spotting and the previous owners name on the ffep.

Eleanor rapidly married henry plantagenet on 18 may 1152, not even two full months after her marriage to louis vii was annulled on 21 march 1152. Eleanor of aquitaine biography, facts, children, family tree. The best biography of eleanor is amy ruth kelly, eleanor of aquitaine and the four kings 1950. These works must be used with caution because the sources do not reveal eleanor s motives. Women in the days of the cathedrals book by regine pernoud.

Eleanor of aquitaine translated from the french by. Ljeanor ofat1uitaine, 24, 25, takes governments of her sorrs richard and ohn, in eleanor of aquitaine. Pernoud was born at chateau chinon, which eleanor and henry ii knew well. Eleanor of aquitaine biography, facts, children, family. Eleanor of aquitaine 11221204, duchess of aquitaine in her own right and queen consort successively of france and england, was probably the most powerful woman in europe in the middle ages. By herself and her witnesses, and jeanne darc, and more on. Regine pernoud regine pernoud is the author of books such as joan of arc. Regine pernoud primary author only author division. Eleanor of aquitaine, curtis howe walker 1950 eleanor of aquitaine, regine pernoud, collins. Eleanor also appears briefly in the first novel of penmans welsh trilogy, here be dragons.