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She Is But a Woman: Queenship in Scotland 1424-1463
Contributor(s): Downie, Fiona (Author), Downie, Fiona Anne (Author)

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 ISBN: 1910900494     ISBN-13: 9781910900499
Publisher: John Donald Publishers
OUR PRICE: $33.20  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2025
This item may be ordered no more than 25 days prior to its publication date of November 7, 2025
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BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography
- History | Social History
- Social Science | Women's Studies
Dewey: B
Physical Information: 304 pages
 
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She is But a Woman, the first in-depth study of medieval Scottish queens, investigates the relationship between gender and power in the medieval Scottish court by exploring the art of queenship as practised by Joan Beaufort and Mary of Guelders, queens of James I and James II. These women were excluded from authority but clearly possessed power as wives and mothers of kings. They established and cultivated relationships with members of the court, learned about Scottish political life and supported their husbands in the business of government. The book examines for the first time the arrivals of Joan and Mary in Scotland, their social and political status, their relationships with their husbands and families, and their roles in international diplomacy.

This modern re-evaluation of the role and power of the medieval queen is a thematic exploration rather than a biographical study. It situates the experiences of Joan and Mary within a broader European context and provides a new perspective on Scotland's political, social and cultural links with Europe in the fifteenth century.
 
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