Anne of Bohemia

Analysis of varied primary sources, such as as a letter from Anne to her half-brother and an apothecary bill that contains some fertility medicines, allows for a more in-depth and nuanced understanding of how Anne operated her life as well as the wider setting of the court.

Much previous scholarship has focused on Anne’s relatiosnhips with famous poets, such as Geoffrey Chaucer, but analysis of government documents reveals more about how Anne used her own wealth and status to enact power. This gives greater insight into the power of queenship and female autonomy.

Rather than viewing Anne primarily as a wife of Richard II, this volume situates her within the context of medieval queenship which will be useful for all who seek a greater understanding of female power in medieval England.