Queen Eleanor: Independent Spirit of the Medieval World

Queen Eleanor: Independent Spirit of the Medieval World

Accused of being a demon by those who could not tolerate her independence, Eleanor of Aquitaine made her mark as one of the most dynamic and extraordinary figures of the Middle Ages. Born in 1122, Ele…

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