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Eleanor of Aquitaine, as It Was Said
Truth and Tales about the Medieval Queen
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Exploring the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, this book delves into over a hundred medieval narratives that reference her, blending fact and fiction. Karen Sullivan emphasizes the importance of these tales, revealing insights into the expectations and realities for women in twelfth-century France. By employing a novel interpretive approach, she invites readers to engage with medieval concepts rather than imposing contemporary views. This work appeals to scholars across various disciplines and general readers intrigued by Eleanor's complex legacy and influence.
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Eleanor of Aquitaine, as It Was Said, Karen Sullivan
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- 2023
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- Title
- Eleanor of Aquitaine, as It Was Said
- Subtitle
- Truth and Tales about the Medieval Queen
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Karen Sullivan
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780226825830
- Category
- History
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- Exploring the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, this book delves into over a hundred medieval narratives that reference her, blending fact and fiction. Karen Sullivan emphasizes the importance of these tales, revealing insights into the expectations and realities for women in twelfth-century France. By employing a novel interpretive approach, she invites readers to engage with medieval concepts rather than imposing contemporary views. This work appeals to scholars across various disciplines and general readers intrigued by Eleanor's complex legacy and influence.