Eleanor of Aquitaine is, at least to me, one of the more fascinating figures of European history. I read nearly anything I can find on her, and this text was an enjoyable and decently informative read. The book seems to stick mostly to the facts and does not dabble too much in speculation or rumor-enabling. I would rather an author say something is unclear where history is concerned than utilize unreliable sources or conjecture.

If you are interested in the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, this book is a good place to start, but it doesn't provide enough information to give you the total picture of her. (That's not necessarily a mark against it, in my opinion. I appreciated its brevity. It does what it sets out to do.)