Title: Isabel of Burgundy : the duchess who played politics in the age of Joan of Arc, 1397-1471 /
Authors: Taylor, Aline S.
Publisher: Madison Books,
Year: 2001
Subjects: Isabelle de Portugal,; Burgundy (France) Kings and rulers Biography.; Burgundy (France) History
Abstract: "When the powerful Duke of Burgundy Philip the Good, took a Portuguese princess as his third wife, he found he had married a woman who not only had large ambitions, but also the ingenuity and determination to attain them."
Contents: Flashpoint: Isabel in jeopardy, 1457 -- The Renaissance princess, the Medieval bride, 1397-1431 -- A diplomatic education, 1432-1435 -- The duchess at the negotiating table at home and abroad, 1435-1445 -- Dual challenges from France and England, 1446-1453 -- The eclipse of Isabel, 1454-1456 -- Retreat, reconciliation, and renewed challenge, 1457-1460 -- The changing cast of royal players, 1461-1466 -- Madame Le Grande, 1467-1470 -- The death of Isabel: danger for Burgundy, 1471.