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www.medievallatin.com
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| | | | | "Women of the Anarchy" by Sharon Bennett Connolly is a captivating exploration of the often-overlooked female figures who played pivotal roles during the tumultuous period of the Anarchy in 12th-century England. While civil wars are traditionally dominated by tales of men in battle, Connolly brings to light the equally significant contributions of mothers, sisters, and wives who navigated the complexities of a conflict that shaped the destiny of a nation.The narrative begins by setting the stage | |
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www.historyextra.com
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| | | | | Explore the Middle Ages, the period in European history between the fall of the Roman Empire & the Renaissance period through in-depth history articles, podcasts, slideshows and more. | |
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historicallywoman.wordpress.com
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| | | | | In 1141, Matilda, daughter of Henry I, sat down to a victory banquet in Westminster, certain of her imminent coronation as Queen Matilda of England. Yet it was a coronation that would never come to pass - so how was England's potential first queen regnant foiled? | |
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melanievtaylor.co.uk
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| | | Henry VIII's court, particularly through the lens of Anne Boleyn and the Devonshire Manuscript, reflects a fascinating interplay of power, poetry, and sedition. Compiled by Boleyn's courtiers in the 1520s, the manuscript's ambiguous verses provide insights into the dynamics of court life, ambition, and the eventual downfalls of key figures associated with Anne. | ||
