Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior

Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior

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 Matild…

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