“The King ruled in consultation with his chief nobles, who fromed the nucleus of what was in effect a military aristocracy, whose power was centered on the castles they used to subdue and dominate the land.”
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Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life
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Alison Weir
Alison Weir is a British historical novelist and historian known for her research into British history and her rich imagination. Her works cover a range of historical periods from the Middle Ages to modern times. Weir's novels are typically based on real historical figures and events, presented through fictional plots and dialogue, offering vivid historical narratives to readers. more
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