anxiousmouse's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.25
jspieke's review against another edition
5.0
An interesting narrative of two rival queens who managed to rule and thrive against all odds in Medieval Europe. Their story has nonstop twists and turns.
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
5.0
In sixth century Europe, men ruled and women had no voice. However two Merovingian Queens managed to survive and wield great power through dynastic ambition. The two could not be more different, Brunhild was a Visigoth princess from Spain sent to forge a powerful alliance, Fredegund was a former slave who rose to marry the King. Widowed early both acted as regents and were sworn enemies of the other but as their power waned both were almost forgotten.
This is a great book, it is readable and yet learned. There are few sources of evidence from the 'dark ages' but Puhak has used the contemporary sources to weave together a complex tale of rivalry and politics. I haven't read much about this era so found it incredibly interesting
This is a great book, it is readable and yet learned. There are few sources of evidence from the 'dark ages' but Puhak has used the contemporary sources to weave together a complex tale of rivalry and politics. I haven't read much about this era so found it incredibly interesting
paperwitches's review against another edition
4.0
Such a fun moment in history to focus on once more, I was excited to learn about a women in history I had never heard of before - and I was NOT dissapointed. Such a great. informative read - perfect for any history buff.