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Very well written history of 4 women who ruled England before Elizabeth. The section on Matilda is excellent. Very informative. The section on Eleanor of Aquitaine was absolutely fascinating. The latter two are not of the same level of interest but are still good.

This is an interesting and well researched book.

The way it was written just didn't work for me. It was a mix of fictional prose and historical facts which weren't cited, that really bugs me

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Phenomenal read that takes us through the history of female political power and capability from the 1100's to the 1500's. The moving tales of many royal women who exercised what authority they could in what was of course a very female-oppressive society in the medieval ages, leading up to the admirable unmarried reign of the incredible Elizabeth - a must read for absolutely anyone.

This book is awesome! I actually watched the series on tv many years ago and was delighted to discover that the programme was based on this book, which I then duly bought. It was great learn more about some of the fantastic queens of the past and the world they lived in, and it increased my love for two of my heroes Matilda and Eleanor d'Aquitaine. A must read if you are into medieval history.

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This was a really interesting read. I've read a bit about Eleanor of Aquitaine and Margaret of Anjou, but I didn't know much about Isabella of France. The book also covered some of the life of Matilda, mother of Henry II. It was very informative,as well as being entertaining.

My favorite thing about this book was how it was divided into distinct parts to cover 5 different women in chronological order: Empress Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, Margaret of Anjou, and Mary Tudor. It is well written and interesting. My only complaint is that it is not annotated. While the author provides a bibliography, the book doesn‘t provide the specific annotations I prefer with scholarly nonfiction work.

So focused! So patient! ? Le Petit Monsieur really super wants this last wee bite of Gruyère. He wants it more than anything a little bulldog has wanted in this whole world! ( . . . except for maybe that shrimp from the gumbo earlier . . . Who can remember?) ??? #HankTheBulldog

My daughter turns 21 tomorrow. Hank the Book Sniffer is helping me stay up reading until we can wish her a happy birthday at midnight via FaceTime while she is out in St Louis with her friends. So grateful 😍 #HankTheBulldog #Emptynester

x-mas presents !! (pt. 2) 🎄💥

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I am currently reading this book about four strong merieval English queens who did not get to rule in their own right: Matilda / Maud in the 12th century, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France and Margaret of Anjou.

Henry II intended for his daughter Maud to inherit the throne, but it was seized by her cousin Stephen instead leading to civil war known as the Anarchy.
(Incidentally, when Ellis Peters' Cadfael novels are set.)

All they needed for their raid then was a tank and a healer.

Man I hate it when I trip over loose livestock and die

I‘ve had an annoying cough all week, so tea and good book it is!

How appropriate for #InternationalWomensDay ...a book that chronicles the early women rulers of England. #ItsALongWayToTheTop for these women, as they battle family and enemies to get the crown. I read this years ago and quite enjoyed it. #MarchIntoOz

It is 22 degrees where I am so I don‘t plan to go outside if I can help it! I‘m working on my first book of 2018, my January pick for the #nonfiction2018 challenge. I am fascinated by these women! #firstbook #2018

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I'm sure many at the time thought they were evil!
Great book, really like Castor's stuff.

My first Litsy post and it's an amazing book so far. I'm a huge nerd for British history. 👸🏻

I have a whole #Royals section in my bookcase. 😳

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Watching the DVD series based on Helen Castor's book, and the cover painting of Mary Tudor is creeping the hell out of me. I'd put this DVD in the freezer if it weren't from the library 😱

She-Wolves is the first book that came to mind for the #kickassheroines prompt. This history of four women who nearly became queen in England hundreds of years before Queen Elizabeth I is fascinating. There's a BBC history series of the same name, and that's how I became aware of the book. I bet Brienne of Tarth would pledge to serve those queens if she had the chance!

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