Historical Life Of Joanna Of Sicily, Queen Of Naples And Countess Of Provence V1

von F. R. Moore

428 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Historical Life of Joanna of Sicily, Queen of Naples and Countess of Provence Volume 1 is a biography of Joanna, a powerful medieval queen who ruled over Naples and Provence in the 14th century. The book is written by F.R. Moore and provides a detailed account of Joanna's life, including her upbringing, marriages, political alliances, and military campaigns.The book begins with a brief overview of Joanna's family background and childhood in the court of Naples. It then delves into her first marriage to Andrew of Hungary, which ended in tragedy when he was assassinated. Joanna's subsequent marriages to Louis of Taranto and James of Aragon are also covered in detail, along with the political and military struggles that accompanied each union.Throughout the book, Moore explores Joanna's complex relationships with her family members, advisors, and political rivals. He also examines the cultural and social context of medieval Naples and Provence, providing insights into the customs, beliefs, and values of the time.Overall, the Historical Life of Joanna of Sicily, Queen of Naples and Countess of Provence Volume 1 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating historical figure. It will appeal to anyone interested in medieval history, women's studies, or the politics of medieval Europe.In Two Volumes. With Correlative Details Of The Literature And Manners Of Italy And Provence In The Thirteenth And Fourteenth Centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Könige und Königinnen
• ISBN: 9781428628748
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 08.06.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC