Berenguela the Great and her times (1180-1246):

"This biography presents a remarkable vision of Spanish society at the beginning of the 13th century by exploring the life of Berenguela of Castile (1180-1246), a queen who dominated public life for over forty years. Born at a time when the centers of Christian power were formed, Berenguela pro...

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Main Author: Martínez, H. Salvador (Author)
Other Authors: Cisneros, Odile (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston Brill [2021]
Series:The medieval and early modern Iberian world volume 81
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"This biography presents a remarkable vision of Spanish society at the beginning of the 13th century by exploring the life of Berenguela of Castile (1180-1246), a queen who dominated public life for over forty years. Born at a time when the centers of Christian power were formed, Berenguela provided royal leadership in a crucial period of Iberian history. Within the context of contemporary studies of female power throughout history, Salvador Martínez brings to life Berenguela, a queen who, through her wisdom and resolve, transformed the Iberian political and cultural scene for years to come."
Item Description:"Originally published as "Berenguela la Grande y su época (1180-1246)" by Ediciones Polifemo, Madrid, 2012
"This English translation is based on an abridged version of the Spanish original." -- Preface
Physical Description:XIX, 638 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9789004499317

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