Book Review: Queens Of The Conquest
Queens Of The Conquest by Alison Weir
The 1st in a series of 4 books about England’s medieval queens. This volume covers 1066-1167 and the 5 women who were the queens of the Norman kings. This is a tale of cold controlled fury, cultural shifts, tough beliefs, persuasive delusions, visceral fury, marriages where people did not have a deep liking for each other, tremendous resilience, self-authentication, the moulding of public opinion, indecision and indefensible acts. Yet is was all so dry, dull and boring and not a page turning drama.
Best Lines:
“Resolved to fight to the bitter end.”
“A harsh virago with little judgement.”
“Not an example of queenship to be followed.”