num_pages: 312
description: This is a fast-paced and colorful exploration of the life of Matilda of Canossa (c. 1046-1115), the woman who loved a pope and was loved by him, successfully defied the Holy Roman Emperor, and changed the map of Europe. A new kind of history, this biography also carries the flavor of present-day Italy. Matilda of Canossa, the Great Countess
language: English
title: Tuscan Countess: The Life and Extraordinary Times of Matilda of Canossa
titlecomplete: Tuscan Countess: The Life and Extraordinary Times of Matilda of Canossa (Mark Magowan Books)
characters: Matilda of Canossa
genres: Biography, Medieval History, Italy, Nonfiction, History
ratings_count: 70
places: Tuscany
publisher: Vendome Press