Read the inspiring story of Eleanor of Aquitaine's life, from her childhood in the castles of Aquitaine to her extraordinary life as queen, prisoner and crusader. Discover how the early girlhood of Eleanor of Aquitaine shaped her to be Europe's greatest queen at the age of 15. Born into a world of music, poetry, and courtly life, Eleanor went on to lead troops into battle, embrace motherhood, and become queen of England.

 

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by QED Publishing .

Ann Kramer is an experienced and dedicated children's non-fiction writer. She has written many books for publishers such as Dorling Kindersley and Wayland and specializes in womens', civil and human rights issues.

This book has the following chapters: A NOBLE CHILDHOOD Noble Birth p8 Aquitaine p10 Medieval Society p12 Life in the Great Hall p14 A Lively Girl p16 TEENAGE QUEEN A Traveling Court p20 Wealthy Heiress p22 Marriage p24 Queen of France p26 Crusades p28 Crusading Queen p30 ANOTHER COUNTRY Divorce and Remarriage p36 Queen of England p38 Affairs of State p40 Motherhood p42 Courtly Love p44 Separation p46 PRISONER AND STATESWOMAN Rebellion and Betrayal p50 Prison and Loss p52 Queen Regent p54 Women and the Church p56 Death and Legacy p58 Glossary p60 Bibliography and Index p62