Queen Eleanor: Independent Spirit of the Medieval World: A Biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine by Polly Schoyer Brooks Peter Learn more at TheGreatestRoadTrip

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Queen Eleanor: Independent Spirit of the Medieval World: A Biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine by Polly Schoyer Brooks Peter Learn more at TheGreatestRoadTripAccused of being a demon by those who could not tolerate her independence, Eleanor of Aquitaine made her mark as one of the most dynamic and extraordinary figures of the Middle Ages. Born in 1122, Eleanor refused to be confined by the traditional gender roles of her time. She became well educated, gaining political and governing know how from her father, William X, duke of Aquitaine, and armed herself with the skills necessary to become an influential