Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
by Alison Weir
Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life by Alison Weir holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 11.3K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 496 pages.
About Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
In this beautifully written biography, Alison Weir paints a vibrant portrait of a truly exceptional woman and provides new insights into her intimate world. Renowned in her time for being the most beautiful woman in Europe, the wife of two kings and mother of three, Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the great heroines of the Middle Ages. At a time when women were regarded as little more than chattel, Eleanor managed to defy convention as she exercised power in the political sphere and crucial influence over her husbands and sons.Eleanor of Aquitaine lived a long life of many contrasts, of splendor and desolation, power and peril, and in this stunning narrative, Weir captures the woman--and the queen--in all her glory. With astonishing historic detail, mesmerizing pageantry, and irresistible accounts of royal scandal and intrigue, she recreates not only a remarkable personality but a magnificent past era.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alison Weir |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 496 |
| Genres | History, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,325 |
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What genre is Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life?
Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life is categorized as History, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life worth reading?
Based on 11.3K reader ratings, Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life?
Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life has 496 pages.
Who wrote Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life?
Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life was written by Alison Weir. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life?
The ISBN-13 for Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life is 9780345434880.0.
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