Lisa Benz St. John
This innovative study looks at a previously unstudied dimension of medieval queenship, examining the ways in which three fourteenth-century English queensâ€”Margaret of France, Isabella of France, and Philippa of Hainaultâ€”exercised power and authority. These women were consorts and dowagers for overlapping periods, creating a continuous transition from one queen to the next. It thus provides a unique perspective on normative queenly behaviour and political culture, formulating valuable insights into gender, status; the concept of the crown, and power and authority.
History,Nonfiction,European Literature,British Literature,Historical,Medieval,History,Medieval History,Literature,14th Century,Historical,Reference,Research
Three Medieval Queens: Queenship and the Crown in Fourteenth-Century England