Queen of the Conqueror: The Life of Matilda, Wife of William I
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.11 (515 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0553808141 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Absorbing! An Excellent Read Indeed" according to MusingCrow. When I heard that Tracy Borman was releasing a new title I had to pre-order it right away. I has so enjoyed her earlier work, "Elizabeth's Women" (I ordered if from Amazon UK so that I would not have to wait for the US release!) that I had high hopes for "Wife of The Conqueror" - and I wa. Matilda of Flanders Finally Gets Credit for Her Accomplishments Chances are when you hear the name "Matilda" if you think of anything you might recall Harry Belafonte's eponymous 1950s hit calypso song about the woman who takes his money and runs to Venezuela. Or the unofficial national anthem of Australia, "Waltzing Matilda," the most recorded song i. "A good history" according to observerA good history Generally well written. Good example of a woman in power during the first century in Europe when most women held a minor position of influence.d. . Generally well written. Good example of a woman in power during the first century in Europe when most women held a minor position of influence.d
Stirring, richly detailed, and wholly involving, Queen of the Conqueror reveals not just an extraordinary figure but an iconic woman who shaped generations, and an era that cast the essential framework for the world we know today.Praise for Queen of the Conqueror “Tracy Borman brings to life Queen Matilda’s enormous accomplishments in consolidating early Norman rule. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAround the year 1049, William, Duke of Normandy and future conqueror of England, raced to the palace of Baldwin V, Count of Flanders. Tracy Borman lays out Matilda’s remarkable story against one of the most fascinating and transformative periods in European history. From a wealth of historical artifacts and documents, Matilda emerges as passionate, steadfast, and wise, yet also utterly rut
Borman studied and taught history at the University of Hull and was awarded a Ph.D. Tracy Borman is the author of Henrietta Howard: King’s Mistress, Queen’s Servant and Elizabeth’s Women: Friends, Rivals, and Foes Who Shaped the Virgin Queen, as well as The Ring and the Crown: A History of Royal Weddings, 1066–2011, which she co-authored with Alison Weir, Kate Williams, and Sa
Although standing only four feet two inches tall, she was a formidable consort, the perfect match for an aggressive husband who harbored dynastic ambitions. For a nobleman of his times,William displayed an unusually strong affection for the socially superior and politically connected Matilda, remaining, by all accounts, a devoted and faithful husband. Borman paints a striking portrait of an overlooked medieval dynamo who played an important role in shaping the course of modern English history. Their str