Anne of Bohemia

ISBN-13: 9780367234652 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 302 str.

Kristen L. Geaman

Opis

This volume examines the life of Anne of Bohemia, first queen of Richard II (1377–1399), and situates her within the context of medieval queenship by arguing that Anne ably fulfilled the political role of the queen consort through her intercession, patronage, and piety.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Heritage and Marriage  2. Intercession: "She Settled Quarrels"  3. Finances and Household  4. "Most Gracious Queen of England": Patronage  5. Biological and Nurturing Motherhood  6. Childlessness, Virginity, and Manhood  7. Afterlife and Conclusion

O autorze

Kristen L. Geaman is an associate lecturer at the University of Toledo, USA. Her research interests include women’s and gender history and infertility. She has published articles about Anne of Bohemia in English Historical Review, Social History of Medicine, and English Consorts: Power, Influence, Dynasty (2022).