Eleanor of Aquitaine, as It Was Said

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Truth and Tales about the Medieval Queen

By Professor Karen Sullivan

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Eleanor of Aquitaine, as It Was Said by Professor Karen Sullivan explores the life and legacy of Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most influential figures of the medieval period. The book delves into her roles as a queen, mother, and political figure while re-evaluating historical narratives and examining how contemporary and later accounts have shaped her image. This insightful historical analysis provides a fresh perspective on Eleanor's life and the myths surrounding her.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by medieval history and wish to explore the complex life of Eleanor of Aquitaine through the lens of contemporaneous accounts. Professor Sullivan offers an insightful examination of the historical narratives and myths surrounding Eleanor, making it a captivating read for history enthusiasts interested in powerful women of the past.

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A reparative reading of stories about medieval queen Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Much of what we know about Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and then Queen of England, we know from recorded rumour—gossip often qualified by the curious phrase “It was said” or the love songs, ballads, and romances that gossip inspired. While we can mine these stories for evidence about the historical Eleanor, Karen Sullivan invites us to consider, instead, what even the most fantastical of these tales reveal about this queen and about life as a twelfth-century noblewoman.

This book paints a fresh portrait of a singular medieval queen and the women who shared her world.

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This book by Professor Karen Sullivan takes an innovative approach to examining Eleanor of Aquitaine, focusing not only on verifiable facts but also on rumours and perceptions that have surrounded her throughout history. Sullivan delves into the narratives formed by friends, foes, and cultural commentators, exploring Eleanor's multifaceted reputation through various stages of her life. While anchored in historical controversies, the book invites readers to question their preconceived notions of Eleanor, creating a thought-provoking and engaging read for those interested in this medieval queen.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226825830

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 513g

Pages: 304

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European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Professor Karen Sullivan

About the Author

Karen Sullivan is the Irma Brandeis Professor of Romance Culture and Literature at Bard College. She is the author of many books, including The Danger of Romance: Truth, Fantasy, and Arthurian Fictions, also published by the University of Chicago Press.