Book 3 of the henry ii eleanor of aquitaine triology. Nearly three hundred line items trace eleanor s extraordinary life, shifting allegiances and warring families. The last book in elizabeth chadwicks eleanor of aquitaine trilogy seemed to be a long time coming but was well worth waiting for. Best historicalfiction about eleanor of aquitaine 24 books.
Buy devils brood by sharon kay penman at mighty ape nz. The name derives from the provencal name alienor which became eleanor or eleonore in the northern langue doil and from there also to english the origin of the name is somewhat unclear. Two ed portraits interpret her carved stone bust at the metropolitan museum. Author biographysharon kay penman has lived in england and wales and currently resides in new jersey. The autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine trilogy book 3 ebook. Although you do not necessarily have to read the first two to understand the third book, i preferred to read the entire series to get a wellrounded view of eleanor of aquitaine s life. But marriage reemphasized her sex which, in the medieval scheme of genderpower relations relegated her to the position of lady in. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine trilogy book 3. Marion meade has told the story of eleanor, wild, devious, from a thoroughly historical but different point of view. Eleanor reclining on a bed, a crown upon her head and a devotional book in her hands.
Renowned in her time for being the most beautiful woman in europe, the wife of two kings and mother of three. She is an icon who has fascinated readers for over eight hundred years. Henry ii died in 1189 and richard, thought to be eleanor s favorite among her sons, became king. An author who makes history come gloriously alive the. Eleanor of aquitaine alison weir this book is dedicated with heartfelt thanks to my agent, julian alexander and to jill black who has edited so many of my books. When eleanor of aquitaine, william ixs granddaughter, married king louis vii of france in 17, she gave him the rock crystal vase as a wedding present. She became duchess of aquitaine in her own right while she was still a child, then later queen consort of france. The other 710 is about her husbands, her children and speculation surrounding her and her family. But the competition for land and power that henry bred among his sons had grown into a dangerous rivalry that eleanor must skillfully control. 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. Queen eleanor of aquitaine is sitting on a cloud surrounded by friends and family, waiting for the arrival of her second husband, king henry ii of england.
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 queenin all her glory. The inscription on it says he, in turn, gave it to the abbey of st. Eleanor of aquitaines legacy in 1200, as king johns ambassador to france, eleanor defended englands french territories, anjou and aquitaine, against invasions. He tries to get alienor to move into a convent and free him to marry his current mistress, but she refuses. Finding a decent biography of eleanor has been difficult as many of eleanors biographers tend to wander off into fiction and speculation at the drop of a hat. Jan 22, 2012 i said last time that i would blog about some of the research books ive been using to write the first of my 3 novels about eleanor of aquitaine. A drawing of what eleanor of aquitaine might have looked like circa 1150. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine ebook written by elizabeth chadwick. From 1185, eleanor became more active in the ruling of aquitaine. Eleanor of aquitaine trilogy the summer queen, the first of three ground breaking linked but standalone novels detailing the life of eleanor aquitaine. Mar 22, 2017 john was the youngest child of eleanor of aquitaine and henry ii, and was called lackland because his older brothers had been given territories to rule and hed been given none.
Eleanor of aquitaine series by elizabeth chadwick goodreads. From 11891204 eleanor of aquitaine also was active as a ruler in poitou and gascony. A novel of eleanor of aquitaine 3 by elizabeth chadwick 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. May 26, 2009 a thorough coverage of the life of the remarkable eleanor of aquitainewife of two kings and mother of 3 kings. A compassionate and comprehensive account of the life of eleanor of aquitaine, a woman of enormous intelligence and titanic energy. Weir offers a full portrait of eleanor from both the primary sources and the myths surrounding the queen consort and, like schiff, does so in a biography that is storybased, richly. The first 110 of the book and the last 210 of the book are about eleanor. She had a younger sister called petronilla of aquitaine. She brought the province of aquitaine to england when she married henry ii of england. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It is now in the louvre in paris and is the only artifact of eleanor s known to exist today. Eleanor of aquitaine, like cleopatra, played a pivotal role in her era, often pitted against powerful men and holding a driving agenda and ambition of her own.
Facts and stories about eleanor of aquitaine live as. The autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine trilogy book 3 kindle edition by chadwick, elizabeth. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The summer queen, the first of three ground breaking linked but standalone novels detailing the life of eleanor aquitaine. Eleanor of aquitaine s legacy in 1200, as king johns ambassador to france, eleanor defended englands french territories, anjou and aquitaine, against invasions. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Louis and eleanor were married in july 17, but had little time to get to know one another before louis father the king fell ill and died.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the winter crown. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Eleanor of aquitaines descendants through king john. In a period where women were most often chattel with little but their inherited holdings to offer, she ruled for long periods of time in france and england. But her greatest influence, still shaping modern sensibilities, was her role as the symbol of courtly love, which was not a mere diversion for the aristocracy but a process of sexual initiation and transcendence that bore a close resemblance to indian tantra. Eleanor was born in 1122, daughter of the future duke william x and aenor, who was the daughter of william ixs mistress. Eleanor s patrilineal descent, from a lineage already prestigious enough to have produced an empress in the eleventh century, gave her the lordship of aquitaine. The autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine trilogy book 3 kindle.
While henry battles their enemies and lays his plans, eleanor is an adept acting ruler and mother to their growing brood of children. Eleanor of aquitaine 3 book series by elizabeth chadwick. The novel begins with eleanors marriage at thirteen years old to the future king of france and follows her eventful life as she matures through political and marital upheavals and becomes a force to be reckoned with. Meades sounds interesting, almost gossipy like her book on jazz age women. Freed by his death, she became dowager queen of england. Eleanor of aquitaine, one of the most powerful women in europe, is crowned queen of england beside her young husband henry ii.
Best historicalfiction about eleanor of aquitaine score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. An author who makes history come gloriously alive the times meticulous research and. Jump to navigation jump to search eleanor of aquitaine. Uk hardcover the summer queen latvia the summer queen russian book cover german summer queen. Eleanor of aquitaine 11221204 has long been noted for her political and cultural achievements. The autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine, book 3 by elizabeth chadwick book cover, description, publication history. See the complete eleanor of aquitaine series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. While her children and husbands lead interesting lives, i purchased a book claiming to be about the renowned eleanor of aquitaine. The autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine trilogy book 3.
Eleanor of aquitaine 11221204 queen consort of louis vii of france, queen consort of henry ii of england, mother of king richard i of england and king john of england. Eleanor of aquitaine 3 book series kindle edition from book 1. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the summer queen. Eleanor of aquitane audiobooks listen to the full series. As a member of the ramnulfids house of poitiers rulers in southwestern france, she was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in western europe during the high middle ages. Henry ii and eleanor of aquitaine series by sharon kay penman.
His first wife, isabella of gloucester about 1173 1217, was, like john, a greatgrandchild of henry i. The autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine trilogy book 3 kindle edition by elizabeth chadwick. It completed the story of eleanors life from her incarceration in sarum by her husband henry ii as punishment for, as he saw it, inciting their sons to rebel against him, and the end of her life in 1203. Eleanor s grandfather, william ix, was the duke of aquitaine and is. Book 3 of the henry iieleanor of aquitaine triology.
Eleanor of aquitaine refused to give into his tyranny. It begins when she is imprisoned by by her husband king henry who flits from one young mistress to another. Eleanor of aquitaine served as queen of both france and england in the twelfth century, making her one of the most powerful women of the time. The autumn throne is the concluding book in the trilogy of eleanor of aquitaine. Eleanor of aquitaine s section is a fabulous overview of her life, and trust me, if you find eleanor fascinating, youll also enjoy reading about the other three ladies. The life and legacy of medieval europes most famous queen attempts to provide an unbiased look at eleanor s life by exploring the achievements and trials of the duchessqueen and deconstructing the black legends and other compelling tales that continue to envelop her to this day. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the autumn throne. Fixed in many french imaginations as a reverse image of joan of arc, eleanor of aquitaine still fascinates and puzzles historians of today, who, for many reasons which this book will try to clarify, still seek to penetrate the mystery surrounding her.
John was the youngest child of eleanor of aquitaine and henry ii, and was called lackland because his older brothers had been given territories to rule and hed been given none. Eleanor of aquitaines descendants through john, king of. Henry died long before eleanor, but his life on earth was filled with rather questionable behavior, and he has had to spend some time in helleight centuries to be exact. Eleanor of aquitaine audiobook by charles river editors. 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 womanand the queenin all her glory. Eleanor was born in what is now southern france, most likely in the year 1122. The life and legacy of medieval europes most famous queen attempts to provide an unbiased look at eleanors life by exploring the achievements and trials of the duchessqueen and deconstructing the black legends and other compelling tales that continue to envelop her to this day. Eleanor of aquitaine the research books so far i said last time that i would blog about some of the research books ive been using to write the first of my 3 novels about eleanor of aquitaine.
Eleanor of aquitaine 1122 1 april 1204 was queen consort of france 171152 and england 11541189 and duchess of aquitaine in her own right 171204. Chapter 1 opulent aquitaine eleanor of aquitaine was born into a europe dominated by feudalism. In the twelfth century there was no concept of nationhood or patriotism, and subjects owed loyalty to their ruler, rather than the state. I have read books by hundreds of authors and elizabeth chadwick occupies my number. I picked the book up for eleanor of aquitaine and came away with so many new favourite medieval women. If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Facts and stories about eleanor of aquitaine posted on april 5, 2019 by james malcolm living eighty years, she was the wife of the king of france when she was thirteen, then at twentyeight wife of the king of england, and mother of three english kings. Is kellys eleanor of aquataine and the four kings a reissue of the 1950 book, or did she rewrite it. Eleanor and her court were also responsible for the development of courtly love, ideals and etiquette governing the courtship of knights and ladies, which. This is the third and last book of the series on alienor aka eleanor of aquitaine. The autumn throne eleanor of aquitaine, book 3 by elizabeth. With astonishing historic detail, mesmerizing pageantry, and irresistible accounts of royal scandal and intrigue, she recreates not only a remarkable. You will learn about eleanor of aquitaine like never before.
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