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Matilda: Wife of the Conqueror, First Queen of England by Tracy Borman |
Although somewhat stilted and repetitious, here is a human profile of this overlooked figure. Connected to both French and English royal families, she contributed to the consolidation of Norman rule as well as founding churches and religious institutions. Of her nine children, her four sons became heirs to the French and English thrones. Remarkably, William took no mistresses and never got over her death. Excellent genealogical tables and a meticulous mention of varied and ancient sources.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 75 Winter 2015 ) |
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