Matilda Ii The Forgotten Queen

Author : Joanna Arman
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781526794239

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Matilda II: The Forgotten Queen by Joanna Arman Pdf

The wife of King Henry I and the mother of the Empress Maud is a woman and a Queen forgotten to history. She is frequently conflated with her daughter or her mother-in-law. She was born the daughter of the King of Scotland and an Anglo-Saxon princess. Her name was Edith, but her name was changed to Matilda at the time of her marriage. The Queen who united the line of William the Conqueror with the House of Wessex lived during an age marked by transition and turbulence. She married Henry in the first year of the 12th century and for the eighteen years of her rule aided him in reforming the administrative and legal system due to her knowledge of languages and legal tradition. Together she and her husband founded a series of churches and arranged a marriage for their daughter to the Holy Roman Emperor. Matilda was a woman of letters to corresponded with Kings, Popes, and prelates, and was respected by them all. Matilda’s greatest legacy was continuity: she united two dynasties and gave the Angevin Kings the legitimacy they needed so much. It was through her that the Empress Matilda and Henry II were able to claim the throne. She was the progenitor of the Plantagenet Kings, but the war and conflict which followed the death of her son William led to a negative stereotyping by Medieval Chroniclers. Although they saw her as pious, they said she was a runaway nun and her marriage to Henry was cursed. This book provides a much-needed re-evaluation of Edith/Matilda’s role and place in the history of the Queens of England.

Author : Joanna Arman
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781526794253

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Matilda II: The Forgotten Queen by Joanna Arman Pdf

The wife of King Henry I and the mother of the Empress Maud is a woman and a Queen forgotten to history. She is frequently conflated with her daughter or her mother-in-law. She was born the daughter of the King of Scotland and an Anglo-Saxon princess. Her name was Edith, but her name was changed to Matilda at the time of her marriage. The Queen who united the line of William the Conqueror with the House of Wessex lived during an age marked by transition and turbulence. She married Henry in the first year of the 12th century and for the eighteen years of her rule aided him in reforming the administrative and legal system due to her knowledge of languages and legal tradition. Together she and her husband founded a series of churches and arranged a marriage for their daughter to the Holy Roman Emperor. Matilda was a woman of letters to corresponded with Kings, Popes, and prelates, and was respected by them all. Matilda’s greatest legacy was continuity: she united two dynasties and gave the Angevin Kings the legitimacy they needed so much. It was through her that the Empress Matilda and Henry II were able to claim the throne. She was the progenitor of the Plantagenet Kings, but the war and conflict which followed the death of her son William led to a negative stereotyping by Medieval Chroniclers. Although they saw her as pious, they said she was a runaway nun and her marriage to Henry was cursed. This book provides a much-needed re-evaluation of Edith/Matilda’s role and place in the history of the Queens of England.

Author : Haley Elizabeth Garwood
Publisher : The Writers Block, Inc.
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0965972194

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The Forgotten Queen by Haley Elizabeth Garwood Pdf

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 12th-century England, "The Forgotten Queen" is the tale of a warrior, Empress Matilda, daughter of King Henry I of England and granddaughter of William the Conqueror and her struggle to overcome political intrigues, prejudice, and the lover who steals her crown. Available now.

Author : Valerie Schutte,Estelle Paranque
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351618731

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Forgotten Queens in Medieval and Early Modern Europe by Valerie Schutte,Estelle Paranque Pdf

Forgotten Queens in Medieval and Early Modern Europe examines queens dowager and queens consort who have disappeared from history or have been deeply misunderstood in modern historical treatment. Divided into eleven chapters, this book covers queenship from 1016 to 1800, demonstrating the influence of queens in different aspects of monarchy over eight centuries and furthering our knowledge of the roles and challenges that they faced. It also promotes a deeper understanding of the methods of power and patronage for women who were not queens, many of which have since become mythologized into what historians have wanted them to be. The chronological organisation of the book, meanwhile, allows the reader to see more clearly how these forgotten queens are related by the power, agency, and patronage they displayed, despite the mythologization to which they have all been subjected. Offering a broad geographical coverage and providing a comparison of queenship across a range of disciplines, such as religious history, art history, and literature, Forgotten Queens in Medieval and Early Modern Europe is ideal for students and scholars of pre-modern queenship and of medieval and early modern history courses more generally.

Author : Lois L. Huneycutt
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 085115994X

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Matilda of Scotland by Lois L. Huneycutt Pdf

"This study will be valuable not only to those interested in English political history, but also to historians of women, the medieval church, and medieval culture."--Jacket.

Author : C. F. Lascelles Wraxall
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0331887983

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Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. 2 of 3 by C. F. Lascelles Wraxall Pdf

Excerpt from Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. 2 of 3: Queen of Denmark and Norway, and Sister of H. M. George III. Of England Perhaps you may wonder to receive a letter Without a name on a matter of so great importance from a friend who formerly used to tell you the truth before your face: but the times we live in now will not jus tify a man in exposing himself to danger, without seeing any good arising from it. The two last court days I sought for an opportunity at Hirschholm to Speak a few words to you in private, but I found it was impossible. You might have Ob served that if you had been at all attentive: but I found you SO much engaged with another Object that I could not approach near enough to you to make you under stand what I wanted, and I thought it inadvisable to go to Hirschholm on purpose to pay you a Visit. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : C. F. Lascelles Wraxall
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0260577928

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Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark and Norway, and Sister of H. M. George III, of England, Vol. 1 of 3 by C. F. Lascelles Wraxall Pdf

Excerpt from Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark and Norway, and Sister of H. M. George III, of England, Vol. 1 of 3: From Family Documents and Private State Archives Lastly, the private journals of Sir N. W. Wraxall have been laid under contribution to a great extent. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Francis Lancelott
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0267952309

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The Queens of England and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 by Francis Lancelott Pdf

Excerpt from The Queens of England and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2: From Matilda, Queen of William the Conqueror, to Adelaide, Queen of William the Fourth As these volumes comprise the Lives of thirty-eight Queens - lives which extend over a period of eight centuries, from the age of feudality, chivalry, and romance, to that of steam-boats, railways, and electric telegraphs; it can scarcely be hoped that they are exempt from occa sioual error. Despite the utmost vigilance, a false date, a wrong name, may slip from the pen and escape observation even an immrtant au thority may occasionally be overlooked, or the author may be misled by the prejudice or false statement of the writer whom it is necessary for him to consult. However, it is hoped that, on examination, these errors, or omissions, will be found to be neither many nor important. Whatever they may be, they certainly are accidental, and not intan tional. To render the work complete and accurate, no efforts have been spared; and as the author has been unbiassed by party partiality. And. He believes, uninfluenced by religious, political, or other prejudices, he ventures to offer his labours, sensible as he is of their imperfections, to the indulgence of the press and the public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Compiled from Wikipedia entries and published by DrGoogelberg
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781291079692

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English Princesses by Compiled from Wikipedia entries and published by DrGoogelberg Pdf

Author : W. H. Wilkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0243699166

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Queen of Tears, Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark and Norway and Princess of Great Britain and Ireland by W. H. Wilkins Pdf

Author : Haley Elizabeth Garwood
Publisher : The Writers Block, Inc.
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0965972135

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Zenobia by Haley Elizabeth Garwood Pdf

This fourth book in Garwood's Warrior Queen Series is the story of a third century Syrian queen who fights the Romans. After the Romans assassinate her husband, she marches her army against an ally turned enemy.

Author : Catherine Hanley
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300245066

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Matilda by Catherine Hanley Pdf

A life of Matilda—empress, skilled military leader, and one of the greatest figures of the English Middle Ages Matilda was a daughter, wife, and mother. But she was also empress, heir to the English crown—the first woman ever to hold the position—and an able military general. This new biography explores Matilda’s achievements as military and political leader, and sets her life and career in full context. Catherine Hanley provides fresh insight into Matilda's campaign to claim the title of queen, her approach to allied kingdoms and rival rulers, and her role in the succession crisis. Hanley highlights how Matilda fought for the throne, and argues that although she never sat on it herself her reward was to see her son become king. Extraordinarily, her line has continued through every single monarch of England or Britain from that time to the present day.

Author : Phil Bradford
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781399083089

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The Worst Medieval Monarchs by Phil Bradford Pdf

Stephen. John. Edward II. Richard II. Richard III. These five are widely viewed as the worst of England’s medieval kings. Certainly, their reigns were not success stories. Two of these kings lost their thrones, one only avoided doing so by dying, another was killed in battle, and the remaining one had to leave his crown to his opponent. All have been seen as incompetent, their reigns blighted by civil war and conflict. They tore the realm apart, failing in the basic duty of a king to ensure peace and justice. For that, all of them paid a heavy price. As well as incompetence, some also have reputations for cruelty and villainy, More than one has been portrayed as a tyrant. The murder of family members and arbitrary executions stain their reputations. All five reigns ended in failure. As a result, the kings have been seen as failures themselves, the worst examples of medieval English kingship. They lost their reputations as well as their crowns. Yet were these five really the worst men to wear the crown of England in the Middle Ages? Or has history treated them unfairly? This book looks at the stories of their lives and reigns, all of which were dramatic and often unpredictable. It then examines how they have been seen since their deaths, the ways their reputations have been shaped across the centuries. The standards of their own age were different to our own. How these kings have been judged has changed over time, sometimes dramatically. Fiction, from Shakespeare’s plays to modern films, has also played its part in creating the modern picture. Many things have created, over a long period, the negative reputations of these five. Today, they have come to number among the worst kings of English history. Is this fair, or should they be redeemed? That is the question this book sets out to answer.

Author : C. F. Lascelles Wraxall
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0331876078

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Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. 3 of 3 by C. F. Lascelles Wraxall Pdf

Excerpt from Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. 3 of 3: Queen of Denmark and Norway, and Sister of H. M. George III of England, From Family Documents and Private State Archives The attendance of the valets was for this purpose shortened. On the other hand, the king was to re ceive every morning the visit of a doctor, who gave him powders, although there was nothing the matter with his Majesty, and, as valet Torp stated, lit. F., p. 52, his Majesty was just as healthy as he had been before, and demanded no attendance from a doctor. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Sara Douglass
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429911627

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Gods' Concubine by Sara Douglass Pdf

From ancient Greece they came, remnants of the glorious Trojans. Led by Brutus, Kingman, holder of the bands of gold that wield the very magic of the Gods, these travelers are bowed but not broken, and they have come to Albion to begin anew. A vision of beauty called them to create a new Troy, and when they landed on the shores of the land that became Britain, they found an old magic that was fading. And so they began to construct a new Labyrinth, a place of magic that will bring unimaginable power to those who can control it. The temptress who brought Brutus to this land seeks to use him for her own purposes, but in that she fails, for it is the bride of Brutus who dooms the completion of the labyrinth . . . and sends all the players in this drama---handsome Brutus, his beautiful wife, Cornelia, and the sensuous and deadly Genvissa---into a hell of death and rebirth, until the Labyrinth is completed and the ancient magic is set free. A thousand years pass. Cathedrals rise in place of mud and wattle huts, hymns to saints replace odes to Celtic and Greek gods. But the magic from the dawn of time waits, and the players are not yet done with their destinies. They have new faces and new bodies, but old souls---and not all who have come back remember their parts in this drama. There are kings and princes, deadly court intrigues, and ancient powers awoken. And a warrior across the sea who only waits for his opportunity to finish what was started centuries before . . . At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.