Three Medieval Queens: Queenship and the Crown in Fourteenth-Century England

Queenship and Power

by Lisa Benz St. John

This innovative study looks at a previously unstudied dimension of medieval queenship, examining the ways in which three fourteenth-century English queens-Margaret of France, Isabella of France, and Philippa of Hainault-exercised power and authority. These women were consorts and dowagers for overlapping periods, creating a continuous transition from one queen to the next. It thus provides a unique perspective on normative queenly behaviour and political culture, formulating valuable insights into gender, status; the concept of the crown, and power and authority.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Medieval History, British Literature, Historical, Medieval, 14th Century

266 pages, Paperback

First published June 5, 2012

Reviews

[Mindy aka serenity]

Great examination of queenship in 14th century England. very well researched and relies on primary sources much more than secondary.

[Carrie]

Read this for research for an upcoming paper. Fascinating book, a lot of great detail. I really enjoyed the read and learned a lot towards my paper.

[Nicole]

This is a fantastic study of the queens of the fourteenth century. The scholarship is so detailed in such a small volume. She writes well - clearly and concisely without getting too complicated.

[Theresa Earenfight]

A must-read for anyone studying queens.