Blanche of Castile, Queen of France
Lindy Grant
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
This is the first modern scholarly biography of Blanche of Castile, whose identity has until now been subsumed in that of her son, the saintly Louis IX. A central figure in the politics of medieval Europe, Blanche was a sophisticated patron of religion and culture. Through Lindy Grant's engaging account, based on a close analysis of Blanche's household accounts and of the social and religious networks on which her power and agency depended, Blanche is revealed as a vibrant and intellectually questioning personality.
Product Details
Price
$60.00
Publisher
Yale University Press
Publish Date
January 10, 2017
Pages
456
Dimensions
6.4 X 1.5 X 9.4 inches | 2.3 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780300219265
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About the Author
Lindy Grant is professor of medieval history, University of Reading, and was previously medieval curator at the Courtauld Institute, London.
Reviews
"[A] rich biography . . . Highly recommended."--L. W./I>--L. W. Marvin "Choice "
"A long-overdue biography of a fascinating woman, but also a valuable contribution to our understanding of medieval queenship, monarchy and power."--Katherine Harvey, TLS--Katherine Harvey"TLS" (08/12/2017)
"A long-overdue biography of a fascinating woman, but also a valuable contribution to our understanding of medieval queenship, monarchy and power."--Katherine Harvey, TLS--Katherine Harvey"TLS" (08/12/2017)
