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A review by kdowli01
Queens of the Age of Chivalry: England's Medieval Queens, Volume Three by Alison Weir
informative
slow-paced
3.0
I've really enjoyed learning so much about the women of Medieval England and the role they play in politics and royal rulings. This is no exception, and I look forward to continuing with the series.
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This tells of England's queens between 1299 and 1399, five women spanning four kings. I did not know much of their stories before reading this and learned a lot through the meticulous research and details provided.
*
The one that fascinated me the most was Isabella, the wife of Edward II. That relationship sounds like a disaster, but it was so interesting to see how much of a role she had in his fate. Also included in this timeframe: the genesis of the Black Death, Geoffrey Chaucer and the stories that inspired The Canterbury Tales, and the seeds of the War of the Roses.
*
I will say, this is dense and not a fast read, but if you're interested in getting really into the weeds of Medieval Queens, this will do it!
*
This tells of England's queens between 1299 and 1399, five women spanning four kings. I did not know much of their stories before reading this and learned a lot through the meticulous research and details provided.
*
The one that fascinated me the most was Isabella, the wife of Edward II. That relationship sounds like a disaster, but it was so interesting to see how much of a role she had in his fate. Also included in this timeframe: the genesis of the Black Death, Geoffrey Chaucer and the stories that inspired The Canterbury Tales, and the seeds of the War of the Roses.
*
I will say, this is dense and not a fast read, but if you're interested in getting really into the weeds of Medieval Queens, this will do it!