World History Biographies: Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Queen Who Rode Off to Battle - Couverture rigide

Kramer, Ann

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ISBN 10 : 0792258959 ISBN 13 : 9780792258957

Editeur : National Geographic Kids, 2006

Synopsis

Eleanor of Aquitaine In medieval times, Eleanor of Aquitaine broke the mold for women. This remarkable woman lived life on her own terms, ultimately becoming queen of France and England. We first encounter the infant Eleanor, born into the ruling family of the Duchy of Aquitaine, in 1122. She grows into a lively and intelligent young girl, and quickly learns the arts of diplomacy and power brokering. Eleanor marries the young Prince Louis, and becomes Queen of France while still a teenager. She accompanies her husband's ill-fated Second Crusade to win back the Holy Land, but returns demanding a divorce, a bold move for a medieval woman. Her second marriage, to Henry, Duke of ...

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Biographie de l'auteur :

Ann Kramer has worked as an author and editor for more than 30 years. She is the author of Mandela, also in the World History Biographies series. She lives in Sussex, England.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: National Geographic Kids
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0792258959
• ISBN 13: 9780792258957
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 64