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Matilda was a daughter, wife, and mother. But she was also empress, heir to the English crown—the first woman ever to hold the position—and an able military general.
This new biography explores Matilda's achievements as military and political leader, and sets her life and career in full context. Catherine Hanley provides fresh insight into Matilda's campaign to claim the title of queen, her approach to allied kingdoms and rival rulers, and her role in the succession crisis. Hanley highlights how Matilda fought for the throne, and argues that although she never sat on it herself her reward was to see her son become king. Extraordinarily, her line has continued through every single monarch of England or Britain from that time to the present day.
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Release date
April 23, 2019 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781977357977
- File size: 373396 KB
- Duration: 12:57:54
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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Jennifer Dixon narrates this audiobook on the life of twelfth-century Empress Matilda in an expressive and engaged tone that transport listeners to an earlier time. As the only legitimate daughter of Henry I, ruler of England and Normandy, and the widow of Henry V, ruler of the Romans, Empress Matilda played an important role in political affairs--both in her own right, and through her husband and son. In her struggle to fulfill her father's wish that she succeed him, she forged strong alliances and engaged in military strategy. Dixon's clear enunciation allows listeners to distinguish every royal and aristocratic personality. Her varied pacing mirrors Empress Matilda's relentless struggles for power, and her tone captures the resilience of an inspirational woman. M.J. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
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