Presents a short biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine, who along with her husband Henry II crafted the Angevin Empire during the twelfth century, and describes her life as Queen of France before marrying Henry, life in Medieval England, and more.
Examines the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, describes the culture and philosophy of the twelfth century, discusses the emergence of troubadour culture, and summarizes two literary works of the period.
The diary of Eleanor, first daughter of the duke of Aquitaine, from 1136 until 1137, when at age fifteen she becomes queen of France. Includes historical notes on her later life.
