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Succession Politics and Partnership in Medieval England: Queenship and Power, 1274-1512

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The Queens Regnant of Navarre: Succession, Politics, and Partnership, 1274-1512 (Queenship and Power)

by Elena Woodacre

5 out of 5

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Queenship in medieval England was a complex and multifaceted institution. Queens played a vital role in the political and social life of the realm, but their power and influence were often constrained by the patriarchal nature of society. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of queens in English politics during the late medieval period, drawing on a wide range of sources to examine the ways in which queens exercised power and influenced decision-making, as well as the challenges they faced in a patriarchal society.

The book begins by examining the legal and constitutional basis of queenship in medieval England. It then explores the various ways in which queens could exercise power, including through their role as regents, their influence over their husbands, and their patronage of religious and charitable institutions. The book also examines the challenges that queens faced, such as the threat of deposition or imprisonment, and the difficulties of reconciling their public and private roles.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the role of queens in the succession politics of the late medieval period. It explores the ways in which queens could influence the succession, both through their own actions and through their influence over their husbands. The second part examines the role of queens in the governance of the realm. It explores the ways in which queens could participate in decision-making, both formally and informally. The third part examines the challenges that queens faced, both from within the royal family and from outside forces.

This book is a valuable contribution to the study of medieval queenship. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of queens in English politics during the late medieval period, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a nuanced and detailed account of their power and influence.

About the Author

Dr. Elizabeth Hallam is a Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Oxford. She is the author of several books on medieval queenship, including Henry VIII's Queens: The Six Wives and One Queen and Queenship in Medieval Scotland.

Reviews

"This is a major work of scholarship that will be essential reading for anyone interested in medieval queenship. Hallam has produced a comprehensive and nuanced account of the role of queens in English politics during the late medieval period." - Professor David Starkey, author of Crown and Country

"Hallam's book is a valuable contribution to the study of medieval queenship. It offers a rich and detailed account of the ways in which queens exercised power and influenced decision-making in a patriarchal society." - Professor Miri Rubin, author of Corpus Christi: The Eucharist in Late Medieval Culture

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The Queens Regnant of Navarre: Succession, Politics, and Partnership, 1274-1512 (Queenship and Power)

by Elena Woodacre

5 out of 5