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King John's Right Hand Lady

The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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King John's Right Hand Lady

The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

In a time when men fought and women stayed home, Nicholaa de la Haye held Lincoln Castle against all-comers. Not once, but three times, earning herself the ironic praise that she acted ‘manfully’. Nicholaa gained prominence in the First Baron’s War, the civil war that followed the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215. Although recently widowed, and in her 60s, in 1217 Nicholaa endured a siege that lasted over three months, resisting the English rebel barons and their French allies. The siege ended in the battle known as the Lincoln Fair, when 70-year-old William Marshal, the Greatest Knight in Christendom, spurred on by the chivalrous need to rescue a lady in distress, came to Nicholaa’s aid. Nicholaa de la Haye was a staunch supporter of King John, remaining loyal to the very end, even after most of his knights and barons had deserted him. A truly remarkable lady, Nicholaa was the first woman to be appointed sheriff in her own right. Her strength and tenacity saved England at one of the lowest points in its history. Nicholaa de la Haye is one woman in English history whose story needs to be told…

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Pen and Sword History

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1526756099

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Silk and the Sword

The Women of the Norman Conquest

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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The Women of the Norman Conquest

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A study of the women, on all sides, who had major parts to play in the momentous year of 1066.

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1445678764

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Women of the Anarchy

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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Women of the Anarchy

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The story of the Anarchy from the unique perspective of the two women at the centre of the struggle for the crown.

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1445691728

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Heroines of the Medieval World

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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Heroines of the Medieval World

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The stories of women, famous, infamous and unknown, who shaped the course of medieval history.

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1445662655

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Silk and the Sword

The Women of the Norman Conquest

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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The Women of the Norman Conquest

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A study of the women, on all sides, who had major parts to play in the momentous year of 1066.

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King John's Right Hand Lady

The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye

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Defenders of the Norman Crown

Rise and Fall of the Warenne Earls of Surrey

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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Defenders of the Norman Crown

Rise and Fall of the Warenne Earls of Surrey

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

A history of one of medieval England’s most powerful families, from its origins in Normandy to its demise during the reign of Edward III. In the reign of Edward I, when asked Quo Warranto—by what warrant he held his lands—John de Warenne, the 6th earl of Surrey, is said to have drawn a rusty sword, claiming “My ancestors came with William the Bastard, and conquered their lands with the sword, and I will defend them with the sword against anyone wishing to seize them.” John’s ancestor, William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey, fought for William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was rewarded with enough land to make him one of the richest men of all time. In his search for a royal bride, the 2nd earl kidnapped the wife of a fellow baron. The 3rd earl died on crusade, fighting for his royal cousin, Louis VII of France . . . For three centuries, the Warennes were at the heart of English politics at the highest level, until one unhappy marriage brought an end to the dynasty. The family moved in the highest circles, married into royalty and were not immune to scandal. Defenders of the Norman Crown tells the fascinating story of the Warenne dynasty, of the successes and failures of one of the most powerful families in England, from its origins in Normandy, through the Conquest, Magna Carta, the wars and marriages that led to its ultimate demise in the reign of Edward III. Praise for Defenders of the Norman Crown “In this book Sharon not only provides the reader with a deep insight into the whole Warenne dynasty, but also opens a window into a turbulent period of English history.” —Aspects of History “A riveting insight into the rise and fall of the most influential family you’d otherwise never have heard of. . . . 5/5.” —HistoriaMag “Sharon Bennett Connolly’s detailed, meticulous research brings together a wealth of sources to give the reader a fascinating view of one of the powerful families on which the Crown depended for centuries. Politics and power, Marriages and mistresses, Lordship and land, Defenders of the Norman Crown has it all. [Connolly] has written a very fine book indeed—I loved it.” —Elizabeth Chadwick, bestselling author of historical fiction “A vivid portrayal of a powerful aristocratic family. . . . A highly readable and well-illustrated survey.” —Michael Jones, author of The Black Prince

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1526745305

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9781526745309

Ladies of Magna Carta

Women of Influence in Thirteenth Century England

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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Ladies of Magna Carta

Women of Influence in Thirteenth Century England

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

An innovative take on Magna Carta history that examines the impact and influence of women. 39. No man shall be taken, imprisoned, outlawed, banished or in any way destroyed, nor will we proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land. This clause in Magna Carta was in response to the appalling imprisonment and starvation of Matilda de Braose, the wife of one of King John’s barons. Matilda was not the only woman who influenced, or was influenced by, the 1215 Charter of Liberties, now known as Magna Carta. Women from many of the great families of England were affected by the far-reaching legacy of Magna Carta, from their experiences in the civil war and as hostages, to calling on its use to protect their property and rights as widows. Ladies of Magna Carta looks into the relationships—through marriage and blood—of the various noble families and how they were affected by the Barons’ Wars, Magna Carta, and its aftermath—the bonds that were formed and those that were broken. Including the royal families of England and Scotland, the Marshals, the Warennes, the Braoses, and more, Ladies of Magna Carta focuses on the roles played by the women of the great families whose influences and experiences have reached far beyond the thirteenth century.

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1526745267

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9781526745262

Heroines of the Tudor World

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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Heroines of the Tudor World

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The stories of the most remarkable women from European history in the time of the Tudor dynasty, 1485-1603.

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1398109746

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Heroines of the Medieval World

By: Sharon Bennett Connolly

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Heroines of the Medieval World

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The stories of women, famous, infamous and unknown, who shaped the course of medieval history.

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King John's Right Hand Lady

King John's Right Hand Lady

Silk and the Sword

Silk and the Sword

Women of the Anarchy

Women of the Anarchy

Heroines of the Medieval World

Heroines of the Medieval World

Silk and the Sword

Silk and the Sword

King John's Right Hand Lady

King John's Right Hand Lady

Defenders of the Norman Crown

Defenders of the Norman Crown

Ladies of Magna Carta

Ladies of Magna Carta

Heroines of the Tudor World

Heroines of the Tudor World

Heroines of the Medieval World

Heroines of the Medieval World

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