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She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor is an essential read for anyone intrigued by the formidable yet often overlooked women of medieval England. This enthralling narrative introduces readers to four powerful figures who challenged conventional gender roles: Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, and Margaret of Anjou.
In She-Wolves, Helen Castor uncovers the remarkable lives and reigns of these women, demonstrating how they wielded considerable influence during a time when the throne was predominantly male-dominated. Their stories are not mere anecdotes of ambition; they redefine what it meant to be a leader in an era where women were frequently pushed to the sidelines.
This book has received rave reviews, with Hilary Mantel praising it as “highly readable, exciting, and thought-provoking,” while Dominic Sandbrook describes it as “a gem of blood-and-thunder storytelling.” Such accolades highlight the captivating and insightful nature of Castor’s writing.
Key features of She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth include:
With its engaging prose and thought-provoking content, She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth is a vital addition to the library of anyone interested in the powerful women who changed history.
ISBN: | 9780571237067 |
Author: | Helen Castor |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Dimensions: | 197 x 128 x 34 mm |
Publication Date: | 07 July, 2011 |
Pagination: | 496 pages |
Weight: | 406g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’