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The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet

Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine are two of the most recognisable figures of the Middle Ages, and almost certainly the best-known couple. The lives of their sons have been examined in detail many times, but their daughters are barely known despite the influence they exerted on the world around them. Joanna, the youngest daughter, led an extraordinary life full of travel, adventure, danger, and controversy. Her story is told here in full for the first time.

©2025 Catherine Hanley (P)2025 Tantor Media

Great book

this was such a well written, interesting book about a woman in the shadow of history. Joanna Plantagenat, daughter of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. this is well researched and I enjoyed both the writing and narration immensely. thank you.

Explaining how extraordinary Plantagenet women were

I enjoyed the pace. The brief explanation of historical events without losing the story of Joanna