Berenguela the Great and Her Times (1180-1246)
Author | : Salvador H. Martínez |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 656 |
Release | : 2021-11-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004502901 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004502904 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Download or read book Berenguela the Great and Her Times (1180-1246) written by Salvador H. Martínez and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.