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Anne of Kiev (c.1024-c.1075) and a reassessment of maternal power in the minority kingship of Philip I of France

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: This article is a reassessment of Anne of Kiev as mother and guardian in the early years of the minority reign of her son, Philip I of France. The available chronicle evidence is re-examined and more emphasis is given to documentary sources which have previously been disregarded or overlooked. The article addresses outdated judgements about Anne's role which are still prevalent in the historiography and aims finally to put them to rest, while arguing that Anne played a far more active role than has been suggested before.

Source: Historical Research

DOI: 10.1111/1468-2281.12139

Author: Emily Joan Ward

Institution: University of Cambridge

Language: English

Topic: Medieval Literature and History

Subfield: Classics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,442

Funder: Arts and Humanities Research Council