The Empress Matilda: Queen Consort, Queen Mother and Lady of the English by Marj

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Empress Matilda by Marjorie Chibnall aeo The first comprehensive and fully--researched biography of Matilda ever published in English. aeo Written by the worlda s leading Anglo--Norman scholar. aeo The first comprehensive and fully--researched biography of Matilda ever published in English. aeo Written by the worlda s leading Anglo--Norman scholar. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first comprehensive and fully documented study of the Empress Matilda to be published in English. Much of the serious work on her life and historical importance has never been translated from German, and almost all has concentrated on the years of her struggle with Stephen for the English crown. This book examines her career as a whole, including the years as consort of the Emperor Henry V and as regent in Normandy for her son Henry II. It illustrates the problems of female succession in the early twelfth century, and gives a balanced assessment of Matildas character and achievements in the context of her own times. Back Cover 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. Contemporary chroniclers said of her that she was "always superior to feminine softness and with a mind steeled and unbroken in adversity". Most of the serious work on her extraordinary, action-packed life and historical importance lies in untranslated German studies of the last century. In this book Marjorie Chibnall examines her career as a whole, as King Henrys daughter, as the wife and consort of Emperor Henry V, as Countess of Anjou after the emperors death, and as regent for her son, Henry II. An outstanding biography, pieced together from archival sources all over Europe, it is of value and interest both to scholars and the general reader. Flap 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. Contemporary chroniclers said of her that she was "always superior to feminine softness and with a mind steeled and unbroken in adversity". Most of the serious work on her extraordinary, action-packed life and historical importance lies in untranslated German studies of the last century. In this book Marjorie Chibnall examines her career as a whole, as King Henrys daughter, as the wife and consort of Emperor Henry V, as Countess of Anjou after the emperors death, and as regent for her son, Henry II. An outstanding biography, pieced together from archival sources all over Europe, it is of value and interest both to scholars and the general reader. Author Biography Marjorie Chibnall is Emeritus Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and has also lectured in the universities of Southampton and Aberdeen. She is a Fellow of the British Academy and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America, and her most recent books include The World of Orderic Vitalis and Anglo-Norman England 1066-1166. Table of Contents List of Illustrations. Foreword. Genealogical Tables. 1. Great by Birth. 2. Greater by Marriage. 3. Political Inheritance. 4. Disputed Succession. 5. Lady of the English. 6. Lordship and Governance in a Divided Realm. 7. Greatest in her Offspring. 8. Personal Patronage. 9. The Empress in History. Bibliography of Abbreviated Titles. Index. Review "The first serious study of the career of the Empress Matilda ... Dr Chibnalls aim, ably achieved, has been to reconstruct the outline of Matildas life, place her in the society and politics of the age, and form an assessment of her character." Times Literary Supplement "A formidable book about a formidable woman ... based on an extremely thorough understanding of the sources and casts a broad beam of light on the twelfth century." Journal of Ecclesiastical History "Very satisfying ... written with lucidity and force ... a very valuable addition to the corpus of core texts for any student of Norman and Angevin England." History "The intention of this book, is to examine Matildas role in Anglo-Norman history and, as a female heir to the throne, in the history of feudal society. Marjorie Chibnall not only achieves this aim but surpasses it. This is a full biography of a twelfth-century woman who was in the center of power throughout her life and who served in both traditional and nontraditional female roles. It furthers our understanding of the person and of the political history of the Anglo-Norman kingdom. It also is a beautifully written book, one accessible to both scholar and student." Speculum "This is a biography that is both scholarly and readable." English Historical Review Long Description 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. Contemporary chroniclers said of her that she was "always superior to feminine softness and with a mind steeled and unbroken in adversity". Most of the serious work on her extraordinary, action-packed life and historical importance lies in untranslated German studies of the last century. In this book Marjorie Chibnall examines her career as a whole, as King Henrys daughter, as the wife and consort of Emperor Henry V, as Countess of Anjou after the emperors death, and as regent for her son, Henry II. An outstanding biography, pieced together from archival sources all over Europe, it is of value and interest both to scholars and the general reader. Review Text "The first serious study of the career of the Empress Matilda ... Dr Chibnalls aim, ably achieved, has been to reconstruct the outline of Matildas life, place her in the society and politics of the age, and form an assessment of her character." Times Literary Supplement "A formidable book about a formidable woman ... based on an extremely thorough understanding of the sources and casts a broad beam of light on the twelfth century." Journal of Ecclesiastical History "Very satisfying ... written with lucidity and force ... a very valuable addition to the corpus of core texts for any student of Norman and Angevin England." History "The intention of this book, is to examine Matildas role in Anglo-Norman history and, as a female heir to the throne, in the history of feudal society. Marjorie Chibnall not only achieves this aim but surpasses it. This is a full biography of a twelfth-century woman who was in the center of power throughout her life and who served in both traditional and nontraditional female roles. It furthers our understanding of the person and of the political history of the Anglo-Norman kingdom. It also is a beautifully written book, one accessible to both scholar and student." Speculum "This is a biography that is both scholarly and readable." English Historical Review Review Quote "The first serious study of the career of the Empress Matilda... Dr Chibnalls aim, ably achieved, has been to reconstruct the outline of Matildas life, place her in the society and politics of the age, and form an assessment of her character." Times Literary Supplement "A formidable book about a formidable woman... based on an extremely thorough understanding of the sources and casts a broad beam of light on the twelfth century." Journal of Ecclesiastical History "Very satisfying... written with lucidity and force... a very valuable addition to the corpus of core texts for any student of Norman and Angevin England." History "The intention of this book, is to examine Matildas role in Anglo-Norman history and, as a female heir to the throne, in the history of feudal society. Marjorie Chibnall not only achieves this aim but surpasses it. This is a full biography of a twelfth-century woman who was in the center of power throughout her life and who served in both traditional and nontraditional female roles. It furthers our understanding of the person and of the political history of the Anglo-Norman kingdom. It also is a beautifully written book, one accessible to both scholar and student." Speculum "This is a biography that is both scholarly and readable." English Historical Review Feature * The first comprehensive and fully-researched biography of Matilda ever published in English. * Written by the worlds leading Anglo-Norman scholar. * The first comprehensive and fully-researched biography of Matilda ever published in English. * Written by the worlds leading Anglo-Norman scholar. Details ISBN0631190287 Author Marjorie Chibnall Short Title EMPRESS MATILDA Language English ISBN-10 0631190287 ISBN-13 9780631190288 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1993 Subtitle Queen Consort, Queen Mother and Lady of the English Residence ENK Birth 1930 Affiliation University of Cambridge Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780631190288 UK Release Date 1993-09-03 AU Release Date 1993-09-03 NZ Release Date 1993-09-03 US Release Date 1993-09-03 Pages 256 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 1993-09-03 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken DEWEY 942.024092 Audience Undergraduate Country of Publication United Kingdom 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. 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