This is the first modern scholarly biography of Blanche of Castile, whose identity has until now been subsumed in that of her son, the saintly Louis IX. A central figure in the politics of medieval Europe, Blanche was a sophisticated patron of religion and culture. Through Lindy Grant's engaging account, based on a close analysis of Blanche's household accounts and of the social and religious networks on which her power and agency depended, Blanche is revealed as a vibrant and intellectually questioning personality.
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This is the first modern scholarly biography of Blanche of Castile, whose identity has until now been subsumed in that of her son, the saintly Louis IX. A central figure in the politics of medieval Europe, Blanche was a sophisticated patron of religion and culture. Through Lindy Grant's engaging account, based on a close analysis of Blanche's household accounts and of the social and religious networks on which her power and agency depended, Blanche is revealed as a vibrant and intellectually questioning personality.
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Very Good Condition. A very presentable copy with minimal wear. Dust jacket is fully intact, only lightly rubbed at edges. Internally, clean and fresh, with unmarked and uncreased pages. Publisher's note: This is the first modern scholarly biography of Blanche of Castile, whose identity until now has been subsumed by her son, the saintly Louis IX. A central figure in the politics and diplomacy of medieval Europe, Blanche was a sophisticated patron of religion and culture. Through Lindy Grant's account, based on a close analysis of Blanche's household accounts and of the social and religious networks on which her power and agency depended, Blanche is revealed as an effective and innovative ruler, with a vibrant and intellectually questioning personality. --Adapted from the book jacket. Provided by publisher. Size: 24.2 x 16.3 x 3.9 cm. xi, 455 pp. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Blanche, of Castile, Queen, consort of Louis VIII, King of France, 1188-1252; Queens--France--Biography; France--History--Louis VIII, 1223-1226; ISBN: 0300219261. ISBN/EAN: 9780300219265. Add. Inventory No: 241010SH4230.
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