Anne of Bohemia

Anne of Bohemia
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 267
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ISBN-10 : 9781000579581
ISBN-13 : 1000579581
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Book Synopsis Anne of Bohemia by : Kristen L. Geaman

Download or read book Anne of Bohemia written by Kristen L. Geaman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the life of Anne of Bohemia, the first queen of Richard II (1377–1399), and situates her within the context of medieval queenship by arguing that Anne ably fulfilled the political role of the queen consort through her intercession, patronage, and piety. Much previous scholarship on Anne has focused on her relationship with famous poets, such as Geoffrey Chaucer, but from analyzing government documents it becomes clear that Anne used her wealth and status to enact power. Through financial, religious, and cultural patronage, Anne rewarded supporters and servants and influenced court life. The examination of sources such as a letter from Anne to her half brother, and an apothecary bill that contains some fertility medicines suggests that the queen both desired and tried to have children. As such, the volume questions the public imagination of Anne and shows that, in this example, although she died childless, Anne and Richard attempted to have children throughout their marriage. With the inclusion of tables listing Anne’s acts of intercession and her land holdings and land grants, Anne of Bohemia is a useful tool for students and scholars interested in queenship studies, medieval women’s history, and the history of the English monarchy.


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