The military leadership of Matilda of Canossa, 1046–1115 (Gender in History)

This is a well-researched book on the diplomacy, military strategies and tactics of Matilda in her unique role as defender of the papacy and its reforms.

This book would be of great value to the medieval historian interested in Matilda - also known as Matilda of Tuscany. Hay demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the primary sources from Matilda's time from both the Italian and German camps and also the modern historians. He tells a convincing tale of Matilda's strong contribution to the papal cause and her direct involvement in the battles in the late eleventh century against the German Henry IV.