Four Queens: The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe - Softcover
For fans of Alison Weir and Antonia Fraser,acclaimed author Nancy Goldstone’s thrilling history of the royal daughters who succeeded in ruling—and shaping—thirteenth-century Europe
Set against the backdrop of the thirteenth century, a time of chivalry and crusades, troubadors, knights and monarchs, Four Queens is the story of four provocative sisters—Marguerite, Eleanor, Sanchia, and Beatrice of Provence—who rose from near obscurity to become the most coveted and powerful women in Europe. Each sister in this extraordinary family was beautiful, cultured, and accomplished but what made these women so remarkable was that each became queen of a principal European power—France, England, Germany and Sicily. During their reigns, they exercised considerable political authority, raised armies, intervened diplomatically and helped redraw the map of Europe. Theirs is a drama of courage, sagacity and ambition that re-examines the concept of leadership in the Middle Ages.
Set against the backdrop of the thirteenth century, a time of chivalry and crusades, troubadors, knights and monarchs, Four Queens is the story of four provocative sisters—Marguerite, Eleanor, Sanchia, and Beatrice of Provence—who rose from near obscurity to become the most coveted and powerful women in Europe. Each sister in this extraordinary family was beautiful, cultured, and accomplished but what made these women so remarkable was that each became queen of a principal European power—France, England, Germany and Sicily. During their reigns, they exercised considerable political authority, raised armies, intervened diplomatically and helped redraw the map of Europe. Theirs is a drama of courage, sagacity and ambition that re-examines the concept of leadership in the Middle Ages.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Nancy Goldstone has written and coauthored several books, including Four Queens. She lives with her husband and co-author Lawrence Goldstone in Westport, Connecticut.
From AudioFile:
Historian Nancy Goldstone examines medieval Europe from the point of view of four Provenal sisters who played key roles in shaping history. Marguerite, Eleanor, Sanchia, and Beatrice were daughters of the count of Provence; through their marriages they became queens of France, England, Germany, and Sicily. This book highlights the crucial role each sister played in shaping history. Narrator Josephine Bailey adds a note of refined elegance with her clear and clipped British accent while expertly pronouncing the often complicated and obscure names. Rather than attempting accents and voices, Bailey keeps a steady and impassive tone throughout, raising her voice only in moments of extreme emotion. This technique enhances the third-person objective perspective of the text. J.G.K. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherW&N
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0753826836
- ISBN 13 9780753826836
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages432
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 19.69
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Four Queens (Paperback)
Published by
Orion Publishing Co, London
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0753826836
ISBN 13: 9780753826836
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The four beautiful, cultured and clever daughters of the Count and Countess of Provence made illustrious marriages and lived at the epicentre of political power and intrigue in 13th-century Europe. Marguerite accompanied her husband, King Louis IX of France, on his disastrous first crusade to the Holy Land, where straight from childbirth she ransomed him from the Mamluks. And with her sister Eleanor, queen of England, Marguerite engineered a sturdy peace between France and England.Ambitious Eleanor walked a narrow line while she struggled to build her own power base without alienating her cowardly husband, Henry III. Beatrice's coronation as queen of Sicily was the culmination of her long, hard-fought campaign to earn respect from her world-famous, mightily accomplished older siblings. Sanchia wed one of the richest men in Europe, but her reign as queen of Germany, brought her only misery.From Goldstone's rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life, from the lavish menus of the royal banquets and the sweet songs of the troubadours to the complex machinations of the Pope against the Holy Roman Emperor. This compelling work of history gives women their due as movers and shakers in tumultuous times. PAPERBACK ORIGINALFour beautiful sisters whose brilliant marriages made them queens of France, England, Germany and Sicily. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780753826836
Buy New
US$ 19.69
Convert currency
Stock Image
Four Queens
Published by
Orion 2009-06-01, London
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0753826836
ISBN 13: 9780753826836
New
paperback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780753826836
Buy New
US$ 14.14
Convert currency
Stock Image
Four Queens: The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # fbaa989a0a9e50994cea14d22b53a0fc
Buy New
US$ 15.37
Convert currency
Stock Image
Four Queens: The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0753826836
Buy New
US$ 21.41
Convert currency
Stock Image
Four Queens: The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe
Published by
Orion Publishing Co
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0753826836
ISBN 13: 9780753826836
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 432 pages. 7.76x5.00x0.98 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0753826836
Buy New
US$ 13.71
Convert currency
Stock Image
Four Queens: The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0753826836
Buy New
US$ 27.22
Convert currency
Stock Image
Four Queens: The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0753826836
Buy New
US$ 27.60
Convert currency
Stock Image
Four Queens
Published by
Orion Publishing Co
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0753826836
ISBN 13: 9780753826836
New
Softcover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. 2009. Paperback. PAPERBACK ORIGINAL Four beautiful sisters whose brilliant marriages made them queens of France, England, Germany and Sicily. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 136 x 25. Weight in Grams: 326. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780753826836
Buy New
US$ 23.08
Convert currency
Stock Image
Four Queens
Published by
Orion Publishing Co
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0753826836
ISBN 13: 9780753826836
New
Softcover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. 2009. Paperback. PAPERBACK ORIGINAL Four beautiful sisters whose brilliant marriages made them queens of France, England, Germany and Sicily. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 136 x 25. Weight in Grams: 326. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780753826836
Buy New
US$ 26.90
Convert currency
Stock Image
Four Queens The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe by Goldstone, Nancy Author ON Jun012009, Paperback
Published by
Orion Publishing Co
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0753826836
ISBN 13: 9780753826836
New
PAP
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9780753826836
Buy New
US$ 14.92
Convert currency