Queens of the Crusades, by Alison Weir 3 1/2

[Joanne]

Queens of the Crusades 3 1/2 stars, rounding down

The second book in a series covering the Queens who stood behind the medieval Kings of England. This book covers Plantagenet queens, who ruled England and France throughout the bloody 1200s.

It has been interesting learning about these women, being front and center of the stories instead of the men. I can only recommend the book to those who have a strong interest in the history of English Royalty. It was not an easy era to live in, and Weir tells it true, without romanticizing the fanatical religious men and the blood and extreme court politics that went on.

A decent read for a history fan like me.

[Olivermagnus]

Joanne wrote: "Queens of the Crusades 3 1/2 stars, rounding down

The second book in a series covering the Queens who stood behind the medieval Kings of England. This book covers Plantagenet queen..."

It sounds interesting, and I'm planning to do a big "Queens" read in 2026, so I'll add it to my potential reads.

[Joanne]

I think that you, as a history fan, will enjoy them. I liked book # 1 better, however, I think that is because I learned a lot more from it. I have high hopes for book # 3.