Quotes by Alison Weir, Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life

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In this martial world dominated by men, women had little place. The Church's teachings might underpin feudal morality, y — Alison Weir, Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
Court life for a queen of France at that time was, however, stultifyingly routine. Eleanor found that she was expected t — Alison Weir, Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
Arthur managed to speak to his grandmother [Queen Eleanor of England], demanding that she evacuate the castle with all h — Alison Weir, Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
There can have been no doubt in Eleanor's mind as to what was expected of her as a wife. In her day, women were supposed — Alison Weir, Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
Perhaps the Queen's prayers, and those of Bernard, had been efficacious, or perhaps Louise had been more attentive in be — Alison Weir, Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
After the dedication, Eleanor saw Bernard privately, probably at her own request. He came prepared to offer more spiritu — Alison Weir, Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
Giraldus claimed that he had heard about Eleanor's adultery with Geoffrey from the saintly Bishop Hugh of Lincoln, who h — Alison Weir, Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life