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"The first serious study of the career of the Empress Matilda ... Dr Chibnall′s aim, ably achieved, has been to reconstruct the outline of Matilda′s life, place her in the society and politics of the age, and form an assessment of her character." Times Literary Supplement
"A formidable book about a formidable woman ... based on an extremely thorough understanding of the sources and casts a broad beam of light on the twelfth century." Journal of Ecclesiastical History
"Very satisfying ... written with lucidity and force ... a very valuable addition to the corpus of core texts for any student of Norman and Angevin England." History
"The intention of this book, is to examine Matilda′s role in Anglo–Norman history and, as a female heir to the throne, in the history of feudal society. Marjorie Chibnall not only achieves this aim but surpasses it. This is a full biography of a twelfth–century woman who was in the center of power throughout her life and who served in both traditional and nontraditional female roles. It furthers our understanding of the person and of the political history of the Anglo–Norman kingdom. It also is a beautifully written book, one accessible to both scholar and student." Speculum
"This is a biography that is both scholarly and readable." English Historical Review
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This is the first comprehensive and fully documented study of the Empress Matilda to be published in English. Much of the serious work on her life and historical importance has never been translated from German, and almost all has concentrated on the years of her struggle with Stephen for the English crown. This book examines her career as a whole, including the years as consort of the Emperor Henry V and as regent in Normandy for her son Henry II. It illustrates the problems of female succession in the early twelfth century, and gives a balanced assessment of Matilda′s character and achievements in the context of her own times.
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Queen-to-be : England's first, but forgotten heiress of the throne,
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Matilda was the daughter and heiress of King Henry I, wife of the Holy Roman Emperor and later of the Count of Anjou, mother of Henry II, the first Plantagenet King of England and she was Lady of the English and should have been Queen. She did not succeed herself but ultimately won as she put her son on the throne. She could have been a power behind her son's throne however she was outshone by the most brilliant and extraordinary woman of her time: Eleanor of Aquitaine, a most powerful duchess in her own rights, former Queen Consort of France and now Queen of England.
Yes, there was quite of injustice with regards to female rulers at the time and the prejudices against woman in power (not that our time this in an unknown phenomenon!) played against her. But one can not help it to feel that she may be had more pretensions than actual talent. There is something haughty and unlike able about her. But judge for yourself. This book is an excellent and a great read. I enjoyed it very much
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This book is superb -- political history at its best,
By Lois Huneycutt - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Empress Matilda: Queen Consort, Queen Mother and Lady of the English (Paperback)
You can't find a better study on the topic, and the author is mistress of the sources like few other living historians. The only thing left to do is to look more at the gender issues raised by the whole issue, but this book is so good and thorough there is absolutely no use criticizing it for what it is not intended to be!
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Wonderful Book,
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This is a great book about a wonderful woman, who got lost in the shuffel. As there isn't very much written about Matilda, the first almost English Queen in her own right, the author deserves applause for their ability to put together such a checkered past. The thrown was stolen out from under her by her cousin Stephen, and they began the civil war that English people discribed as the time when "Christ and his saints slept." Speaking of which, if you like this book, you'll love "When Christ and His Saints Slept" by Penman.
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Empress Matilda,
By Kathy Welder - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Empress Matilda: Queen Consort, Queen Mother and Lady of the English (Paperback)
I found this book fasinating. The beginning is a bit jumbled, hard to follow, but soon it launches the reader into the world of Empress Matilda. The author has done an excellent job of bringing the empress, her father and sons back to life for me espcially, she and son Henry are my ancestors. What better way to get to know them!
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