Eleanor of Castile: The Shadow Queen by Sara Cockerill (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Eleanor of Castile by Sara Cockerill The untold story of the remarkable woman behind Englands greatest medieval king, Edward I. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Eleanor of Castile, the remarkable woman behind England s greatest medieval king, Edward I, has been effectively airbrushed from history; yet she had one of the most fascinating lives of any of England s queens. Her childhood was spent in the centre of the Spanish reconquest and was dominated by her military hero of a father (St Ferdinand) and her prodigiously clever brother (King Alfonso X the Learned). Married at the age of twelve and a mother at thirteen, she gave birth to at least sixteen children, most of whom died young. She was a prisoner for a year amid a civil war in which her husband s life was in acute danger. Devoted to Edward, she accompanied him everywhere, including on Crusade to the Holy Land. All in all, she was to live for extended periods in five different countries. Eleanor was a highly dynamic, forceful personality who acted as part of Edward s innermost circle of advisers, and successfully accumulated a vast property empire for the English Crown. In cultural terms her influence in architecture and design and even gardening can be discerned to this day, while her idealised image still speaks to us from Edward s beautiful memorials to her, the Eleanor crosses. This book reveals her untold story. Notes A biography of Eleanor of Castile, the woman behind Englands medieval king Edward I. Married at the age of 12 and a mother by 13, she gave birth to 16 children, and lived in 5 different countries. Author Biography Sara Cockerill studied Law at the University of Oxford. Between 1990 and 2017 she was a barrister and later a QC specialising in commercial law. She has had a lifelong interest in English history, which led her to write Eleanor of Castile: The Shadow Queen, the first full-length biography of Edward Is beloved queen. She is married with one cat, and divides her time between London and the seaside. Review A brilliant new life of one of the most surprising powers behind Englands medieval throne -- DAN JONES, bestselling author of The PlantagenetsTracy Bormans Book of the Year 2014: A compelling and intricately researched biography that brings one of historys most fascinating, influential yet neglected queens out of the shadows. -- Tracy Borman, Joint Chief Curator for Historic Royal Palaces and author of Thomas Cromwell and Matilda: Queen of the Conqueror Review Quote A brilliant new life of one of the most surprising powers behind Englands medieval throne Description for Sales People The only biography of Eleanor The Eleanor crosses still stand around the UK and the V&A and the Museum of London have remnants of the monuments in their collections Details ISBN1445660261 Author Sara Cockerill Short Title ELEANOR OF CASTILE Language English ISBN-10 1445660261 ISBN-13 9781445660264 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-09-15 Imprint Amberley Publishing Subtitle The Shadow Queen Place of Publication Chalford Country of Publication United Kingdom Qualifications QC UK Release Date 2016-09-15 AU Release Date 2016-09-15 NZ Release Date 2016-09-15 Illustrations 16 Plates, color Pages 416 Publisher Amberley Publishing Alternative 9781445635897 DEWEY 942.035092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:100231448;

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