Bernard F. Reilly · Secondary Source
QUICK INFO
Author: Bernard F. Reilly
Title: The Kingdom of León-Castilla under Queen Urraca, 1109-112
Editorial : Princeton University Press (21 junio 1982)
Year: 1982
Idioma : Inglés
Tapa dura : 404 páginas
ISBN-10 : 0691053448
Type: Secondary Source
Focus: Political history of the reign
OVERVIEW
This work is one of the most important modern studies on the reign of Queen Urraca I of León. Bernard F. Reilly offers a detailed reconstruction of the political landscape of the kingdom during the early twelfth century, drawing on documentary evidence and narrative sources.
The book examines the complex dynamics of power during Urraca’s reign, including internal conflicts, shifting alliances, and the challenges of ruling a composite monarchy in a period of instability.
WHY IT MATTERS
Reilly’s study remains a fundamental reference for understanding the structure of power in León-Castilla during Urraca’s rule. It provides a clear framework for interpreting the tensions between royal authority, noble factions, and ecclesiastical institutions.
For any study of Urraca, it serves as a foundational work that helps situate her reign within broader political and institutional developments of medieval Iberia.
KEY THEMES
- Royal authority and legitimacy
- Conflict with Alfonso I of Aragón
- Noble factions and political instability
- Role of the Church in governance
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