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The Flawed Princess
Every girl dreams of someday becoming a princess. Feona didn’t have to dream; she was born a princess. A princess with a heart of gold, the courage of a dragon, and a mind of her own. But unfortunately, she lacked what all the princesses possessed. She didn’t have long blonde hair; she wasn’t slender, nor was she fair. Thus, she was forced to endure the humiliating journey of evaluating her worth through the eyes of those who only saw her flaws. Flaws that she had no control over, flaws that shouldn’t define her, flaws that can end up destroying her kingdom. All because of one age-old tradition that determines the next ruler for her little kingdom. Between saving her kingdom, finding her worth and keeping up traditions, Feona fights an invisible battle inside her while the kingdom awaits their new king.
Locked in a tower guarded by a dragon so fierce, will the Flawed Princess ever meet her knight in shining armor who will help her find her worth, or will she give up her fight?
AED30.00AED 24.00 -
The Ruling Of Women In The Kingdom Of The Lord
This historical novel delves into a fascinating political phenomenon: the involvement of Latin women in politics during Medieval History, specifically in the Early Crusading Period. The third king of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, King Baldwin II, sought to extend his authority over the Crusader states, including Edessa, Tripoli, and Antioch. To achieve this, he married his daughter Alice to Prince Bohemond II of Antioch, thereby forcing Bohemond to recognize his dominance. Additionally, Baldwin married his elder daughter, Melisande, to an old and weak man named Fulk, possibly to allow Melisande an opportunity to rule the Kingdom.
Baldwin II crowned Melisande alongside her husband Fulk and their son Baldwin III, making them joint rulers of the Kingdom. After her father’s death, Queen Melisande was determined to rule the Kingdom with full authority. This led to conflicts with her husband, King Fulk, as he attempted to diminish her power. Upon King Fulk’s death, when her son Baldwin III was only thirteen years old, Melisande tried to govern without consulting him, even as he approached adulthood.
After a prolonged struggle, Baldwin III eventually succeeded in stripping his mother of her authority in 1161. This year marked the end of female rule in the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
AED50.00AED 40.00
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