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The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged the Medieval World
The remarkable, little-known story of two trailblazing women in the Early Middle Ages who wielded immense power, only to be vilified for daring to rule.
Paths to Kingship in Medieval Latin Europe c. 950–1200
Drawing on a rich array of remarkable sources, this engaging study explores how the fears and hopes of a ruler's subjects shaped both the idea and the practice of power.
Lost Heirs of the Medieval Crown: The Kings & Queens Who Never Were
History is written by the winners, but every game of thrones has its losers too, and their fascinating stories bring richness and depth to what is a colorful period of history.
Queen Isabella: Treachery, Adultery, & Murder in Medieval England
In this vibrant biography, acclaimed author Alison Weir reexamines the life of Isabella of England, one of history’s most notorious and charismatic queens. Isabella arrived in London in 1308, the spirited twelve-year-old daughter of King Philip IV of France.
