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Explore the untold stories of the five daughters of Edward I in 'Daughters of Chivalry', a compelling historical narrative that delves into the lives of royal women during the Middle Ages. Written by Kelcey Wilson-Lee, this captivating book challenges the traditional perception of the medieval noblewoman as purely a virginal figure waiting for rescue. Instead, it reveals the vibrant reality of Eleanora, Joanna, Margaret, Mary, and Elizabeth, who navigated the complexities of a courtly culture marked by romantic intrigue and political maneuvering.
These Plantagenet sisters were not merely pawns in dynastic marriages; they were influential figures in their own right. Managing vast households, influencing husbands, and ensuring their family's legacy, they defied societal norms and showcased remarkable resilience. With meticulously researched contemporary sources, 'Daughters of Chivalry' offers readers an in-depth look at the lives, ambitions, and trials of these remarkable women.
Set in the backdrop of the medieval English court, this 352-page B-format paperback is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by women's roles in history. Dive into a world of richly illustrated psalters, luxurious fabrics, and powerful alliances. The book highlights how these daughters of Chivalry played crucial roles in shaping royal destinies despite their lack of direct political power.
(Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.)
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509847914
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 352
Description:
Virginal, chaste, humble, patiently waiting for rescue by brave knights and handsome princes: this idealized – and largely mythical – notion of the medieval noblewoman still lingers. Yet the reality was very different, as Kelcey Wilson-Lee shows in this vibrant account of the five daughters of the great English king, Edward I.
The lives of these sisters – Eleanora, Joanna, Margaret, Mary and Elizabeth – ran the full gamut of experiences open to royal women in the Middle Ages. Living as they did in a courtly culture founded on romantic longing and brilliant pageantry, they knew that a princess was to be chaste yet a mother to many children, preferably sons, meek yet able to influence a recalcitrant husband or even command a host of men-at-arms. Edward’s daughters were of course expected to cement alliances and secure lands and territory by making great dynastic marriages, or endow religious houses with royal favour. But they also skilfully managed enormous households, navigated choppy diplomatic waters and promoted their family’s cause throughout Europe – and had the courage to defy their royal father. They might never wear the crown in their own right, but they were utterly confident of their crucial role in the spectacle of medieval kingship.
Drawing on a wide range of contemporary sources, Daughters of Chivalry offers a rich portrait of these spirited Plantagenet women. With their libraries of beautifully illustrated psalters and tales of romance, their rich silks and gleaming jewels, we follow these formidable women throughout their lives and see them – at long last – shine from out of the shadows, revealing what it was
These Plantagenet sisters were not merely pawns in dynastic marriages; they were influential figures in their own right. Managing vast households, influencing husbands, and ensuring their family's legacy, they defied societal norms and showcased remarkable resilience. With meticulously researched contemporary sources, 'Daughters of Chivalry' offers readers an in-depth look at the lives, ambitions, and trials of these remarkable women.
Set in the backdrop of the medieval English court, this 352-page B-format paperback is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by women's roles in history. Dive into a world of richly illustrated psalters, luxurious fabrics, and powerful alliances. The book highlights how these daughters of Chivalry played crucial roles in shaping royal destinies despite their lack of direct political power.
(Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.)
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509847914
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 352
Description:
Virginal, chaste, humble, patiently waiting for rescue by brave knights and handsome princes: this idealized – and largely mythical – notion of the medieval noblewoman still lingers. Yet the reality was very different, as Kelcey Wilson-Lee shows in this vibrant account of the five daughters of the great English king, Edward I.
The lives of these sisters – Eleanora, Joanna, Margaret, Mary and Elizabeth – ran the full gamut of experiences open to royal women in the Middle Ages. Living as they did in a courtly culture founded on romantic longing and brilliant pageantry, they knew that a princess was to be chaste yet a mother to many children, preferably sons, meek yet able to influence a recalcitrant husband or even command a host of men-at-arms. Edward’s daughters were of course expected to cement alliances and secure lands and territory by making great dynastic marriages, or endow religious houses with royal favour. But they also skilfully managed enormous households, navigated choppy diplomatic waters and promoted their family’s cause throughout Europe – and had the courage to defy their royal father. They might never wear the crown in their own right, but they were utterly confident of their crucial role in the spectacle of medieval kingship.
Drawing on a wide range of contemporary sources, Daughters of Chivalry offers a rich portrait of these spirited Plantagenet women. With their libraries of beautifully illustrated psalters and tales of romance, their rich silks and gleaming jewels, we follow these formidable women throughout their lives and see them – at long last – shine from out of the shadows, revealing what it was