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Matilda

Empress, Queen, Warrior

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Matilda

By: Catherine Hanley
Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
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A life of Matilda - empress, skilled military leader, and one of the greatest figures of the English Middle Ages.

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.

©2019 Catherine Hanley (P)2019 Tantor Europe Great Britain Medieval Politicians Politics & Activism Royalty Women England Middle Ages United Kingdom Tudor British Memoirs
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It was the mix of facts and analysis that I was after. There were many fascinating connections made between seemly disparate facts to draw new hypotheses, especially around the factors affecting Matilda’s decision making.

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An enjoyable listen, well narrated and well written. Dry subject matter made interesting. I really appreciate the way the author picked apart the sources and compared things to how a male in Matilda’s position would have been received. Highly recommended.

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