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Fiona And Tim Began To Run Men
1,405 words... s and conversing with an unseen figure. Tim slowly crept closer and concealed himself himself behind a tree. Out of curiosity, he watched for a moment, trying to figure out what was going on. Fiona pulled a daisy from the ground and, when she did, there was a sudden burst of light coming from a single petal. A miniscule figure emerged, retaining the glow of the light. Fiona laughed and said, Hello, Aquitaine. How are you doing this fine evening? Tim watched the scene in quiet amazement. He w...
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One Of The Most Influential Louis Vii
629 wordsEleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most influential women in the history of Europe, having been a queen to rulers of both France and England, along with having significant political and economic power in her own right. She served as an example to all women, during a period where there was increasing development in the females role in society. Eleanor was a patron of the arts, and she was also a powerful personality, influencing the politics of the day with the help of her sons, and maintaining ...
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Aix La Chapelle 2 Years
1,531 wordsAnd although his body was not pierced by the sword, the trial of many sufferings, the perilous combats in which he engaged, his daily willingness to die for the conversion of the infidel, have made of him a martyr. The Medieval Age is thought of as a dark time, where everything tended to be bleak and dismal, however there was light all through this period, and many institutions we have today were created and formed during this time. Out of this great time, we get great leaders, some of who are A...
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King Of England King Philip
1,742 wordsIn the year 1122, soon to be Duke William X of Aquitaine was informed that his bride of one year, Aenor, daughter of the Viscount Aimed, had bore him a daughter. She was christened Alia-Aenor, or Eleanor. Since Aquitaine consisted of more than a third of the entire land of France, she was a heiress of some esteem. Soon after, Aenor gave birth to another daughter, Aelith (Petronella) and then to the heir that William so desired, William Aigret. Unfortunately, when Eleanor was eight, both her moth...
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Hundred Years War Edward Iii
1,212 wordsKing Edward III's military tactics were the sole reason for the English victory at Crecy in 1346. Not only that, he was the reason for English success overall in the early stages of The Hundred Years War. The war was started because of a feudal dynastic struggle over the Duchy of Aquitaine, and also the French throne. The first major battle was dominated by Edward, it took place at Sluys in 1340. It was a naval battle, that despite his inexperience as an admiral, Edward took the reigns and led h...
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The Life Of Medieval Women
1,498 wordsI have been asked to write an essay on the subject of the role of women in the middle ages. In this essay I am attempting to out line the opinion that how hard life for women was. There were some ways that women could gain both personal and legal freedom but this was very difficult. Women could not even say or do what they wanted without permission from men. What kinds of work did medieval women have to do? Different classes of women would have done different jobs. The poor women would have work...
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Henry The Ii King Of England Western Civilization
1,309 wordsTo demonstrate my capabilities of exploring history on Henry II King of England and present a descriptive essay on these events for an improvement on my grade score average. IV. Henry II King of England King Henry II was born on March 5 th, 1133 at Le Mans to Empress Matilda and her second husband Geoffry of Anjou. He ruled from 1155 to 1189. Henry the II already ruled Normandy, Anjou, Maine, and Aquitaine when he succeeded in 1154 to the throne as heir to King Stephen. He was married in 1151 to...
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Henry The Ii King Of England Western Civilization
1,305 words... ded that he cease to question the validity of the Young King's crowning or leave the country. He refused, and they left him for a time to consider. There was, in fact, no choice left to him. He could not accept yet another shameful flight, and he had finally put himself beyond the reach of the generosity of his old friend the King. In his last minutes his theatrical instinct served him well. He would not have the doors of the cathedral locked, nor conceal himself, and when the knights return...
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Lion In Winter Aquitaine Province Henry
1,026 words" Manipulation in Winter" Lion in Winter is the chess game as portrayed in Becket. There are kings and queens, but the most important ones are the pawns. The pawns are what makes this story grow. Everyone in this story is playing their own chess game for their own reasons. The most dangerous ones are the one that have nothing to lose. Everyone is hungry for power: Henry, Eleanor, Richard, John, Geoffrey, and Phillip. This thirst for power all started when Henry III, the rightful heir, ...
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Holy Land King Richard
428 wordsKing Richard 1 st was called Coeur de Lion, which means Lion Hearted. He was born in Oxford, England 1157. He was the third son of Henry 2 nd and Eleanor of Aquitaine. While Richard was still a baby he was betrothed to daughter of the French king Louis VII, and in 1172 he was given the duchy of Aquitaine in France, his mothers inheritance. As a child he spent his time protecting his interests from his father. Richard turned out to be a brilliant solider. When he became king in 1189, he set out o...
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Charlemagne Military Service
691 wordsul type = disc> Throughout Europe core of royal lands remaining in tact over long periods, outcome King? s efforts for a single heir, failure in assassinations and usurpations? divisions of royal lands 0 Charlemagne and his brother 768 and three sons Louis the Pious 843. Carefully managed? food stocks in the winter, not necessarily all visited, sometimes single residence emerges? 794 onwards Aachen Charlemagne? s domain Royal fisc fluid? confiscation, granting o land? The wherewithal to reward f...
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