Joan of Kent: The First Princess of Wales

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Joan of Kent: The First Princess of Wales

Immortalised by the chronicler Froissart as the most beautiful woman in England and the most loved, Joan was the wife of the Black Prince and the mother of Richard II, the first Princess of Wales and the only woman ever to be Princess of Aquitaine. The contemporary consensus was that she admirably fulfilled their expectations for a royal consort and kingâ€™s mother. Who was this â€˜perfect princessâ€™?In this first major biography, Joanâ€™s background and career are examined to reveal a remarkable story. Brought up at court following her fatherâ€™s shocking execution, Joan defied convention by marrying secretly aged just twelve, and refused to deny her first love despite coercion, imprisonment and a forced bigamous marriage. Wooed by the Black Prince when she was widowed, theirs was a love match, yet the questionable legality of their marriage threatened their sonâ€™s succession to the throne. Intelligent and independent, Joan constructed her role as Princess of Wales. Deliberately self-effacing, she created and managed her reputation, using her considerable intercessory skills to protect and support Richard. A loyal wife and devoted mother, Joan was much more than just a famous beauty.
Country USA
Brand Amberley Publishing
Manufacturer Amberley Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 16 Plates, color
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781445644653
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Amberley Publishing
Manufacturer	Amberley Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	16 Plates, color
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781445644653
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Joan of Kent: The First Princess of Wales

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