Index index present LC call number DA198.6 LC item number. Extraordinarily, her line has continued through every single monarch of England or Britain from that time to the present day Biography type individual biography Cataloging source YDX 1972- Hanley, Catherine Dewey number 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. 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. Empress Queen Warrior 2019 by Catherine Hanley Yale University Press ISBN 978 5 3 277pp 40.25 To order a copy of Matilda Empress Queen Warrior at the Footprint Books website with a 15 discount, visit Please use discount voucher code BCLUB19 at the checkout to apply the discount. This new biography explores Matilda's achievements as military and political leader, and sets her life and career in full context. But she was also empress, heir to the English crown-the first woman ever to hold the position-and an able military general. Matilda was a daughter, wife, and mother. Language eng Summary A life of Matilda-empress, skilled military leader, and one of the greatest figures of the English Middle Ages. Monarchy - Great Britain - History - To 1500.Matilda, Empress, consort of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1102-1167.Great Britain - History - Stephen, 1135-1154 - Biography.Extraordinarily, her line has continued through every single monarch of England or Britain from that time to the present day.Label Matilda : empress, queen, warrior Title Matilda Title remainder empress, queen, warrior Statement of responsibility Catherine Hanley Title variation Empress, queen, warrior Creator 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.
"A lively and authoritative account."-Katherine Harvey, Times Literary Supplement " will attract a growing audience interested in stories of women challenging the male-dominated European past."-Alexandra Locking, Medieval Review A life of Matilda-empress, skilled military leader, and one of the greatest figures of the English Middle Ages
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