Routledge Queenship and Political Power in Medieval Spain - Women History

Explore the distinctive political roles of Iberian queens in this groundbreaking collection edited by Theresa Earenfight. Unlike the better-known empresses of Germany and queens of England and France, Spanish queens have remained largely unstudied by scholars outside specialist circles. This book brings together new research on medieval and early modern Spanish queenship, revealing a unique political culture that shaped how these women wielded power differently from their northern European counterparts. The essays examine three core dimensions of queenship and politics: the institutional foundations and practical exercise of power, the intersection of religion and political devotion, and the distinctive ways Spanish queens navigated their roles. Published by Routledge as part of the Women and Gender in the Early Modern World series, this volume offers essential insights into how Spanish queens influenced medieval and early modern politics through their unique institutional positions and religious authority.