THE DARK QUEENS: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged the Medieval World

Brunhild was a foreign princess, raised to be married off for the sake of alliance-building. Her sister in law Fredegund started out as a lowly palace slave. And yet these two iron-willed strategists reigned over vast realms, changing the face of Europe. Offers proof that the relationships between women can transform the world. Photos, some in color.