This national best-seller from acclaimed and popular historian Alison Weir brings to vibrant life one of the most mysterious and alluring women of the Middle Ages. Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine? She was considered by nearly everyone who beheld her to be the most beautiful woman in Europe, yet no known portrait of her exists. In a time when most women were little more than property, she greatly influenced the politics of vast kingdoms.
Eleanor of Aquitaine's story deserves to be legendary. She is an icon who has fascinated readers for over 800 years. But the real Eleanor remains elusive - until now. Based on the most up-to-date research, award-winning novelist Elizabeth Chadwick brings Eleanor's magnificent story to life, as never before, unveiling the real Eleanor. Young, golden-haired and blue-eyed Eleanor has everything to look forward to as the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine. But when her beloved father dies suddenly in the summer of 1137, her childhood is over.
The Courts of Love - The Story of Eleanor of Aquitaine
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The Courts of Love - The Story of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine was revered for her superior intellect, extraordinary courage, and fierce loyalty. She was equally famous for her turbulent relationships, which included marriages to the kings of both France and England.
In addition to being queen consort of both Louis VII of France and Henry II of England, she was also the mother of Richard I the Lion-Heart and John of England.
