The Empress Matilda
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Book Overview
Granddaughter of William the Conqueror and of King Malcolm of the Scots, and daughter of Henry I, Matilda fought for the throne of England, arguably hers by right, for nine years, and was denied it largely because she was a woman. In valour and determination Matilda may be compared with Boudicca or with Elizabeth I.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0631157379
ISBN13:9780631157373
Release Date:January 1991
Publisher:Blackwell Publishers
Length:227 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
This book is superb -- political history at its best
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
You can't find a better study on the topic, and the author is mistress of the sources like few other living historians. The only thing left to do is to look more at the gender issues raised by the whole issue, but this book is so good and thorough there is absolutely no use criticizing it for what it is not intended to be!
Wonderful Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a great book about a wonderful woman, who got lost in the shuffel. As there isn't very much written about Matilda, the first almost English Queen in her own right, the author deserves applause for their ability to put together such a checkered past. The thrown was stolen out from under her by her cousin Stephen, and they began the civil war that English people discribed as the time when "Christ and his saints slept." Speaking of which, if you like this book, you'll love "When Christ and His Saints Slept" by Penman.
Empress Matilda
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I found this book fasinating. The beginning is a bit jumbled, hard to follow, but soon it launches the reader into the world of Empress Matilda. The author has done an excellent job of bringing the empress, her father and sons back to life for me espcially, she and son Henry are my ancestors. What better way to get to know them!
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