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

by KRAMER, ANN

• ISBN13: 9780792258957
• ISBN10: 0792258959
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-09-12
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids

Summary

Read the true story of Eleanor's childhood in the castles of Aquitaine and her extraordinary adult life as queen, prisoner, and crusader. Discover the world of Eleanor's girlhood, from the games she played to the lessons she learned, A time line highlights Eleanor's life and achievements-and puts them in the broader context of world history, Illustrations and maps bring medieval Europe vividly to life, from farmers working in the fields to Eleanor's role in the Second Crusade. Book jacket.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

A Noble Childhood
Noble Birth	p. 8
Aquitaine	p. 10
Medieval Society	p. 12
Life in the Great Hall	p. 14
A Lively Girl	p. 16
Teenage Queen
A Traveling Court	p. 20
Wealthy Heiress	p. 22
Marriage	p. 24
Queen of France	p. 26
Crusades	p. 28
Crusading Queen	p. 30
Another Country
Divorce and Remarriage	p. 36
Queen of England	p. 38
Affairs of State	p. 40
Motherhood	p. 42
Courtly Love	p. 44
Separation	p. 46
Prisoner and Stateswoman
Rebellion and Betrayal	p. 50
Prison and Loss	p. 52
Queen Regent	p. 54
Women and the Church	p. 56
Death and Legacy	p. 58
Glossary	p. 60
Bibliography and Index	p. 62
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