Scotland's Medieval Queens

Sharon Bennett Connolly's 'Scotland's Medieval Queens' examines the lives and influence of Scottish queens from the early medieval period through later centuries, spotlighting political, religious and dynastic roles.

The book combines narrative biography with analysis of how queens shaped Scottish society, church reform, and succession politics.

Connolly draws on contemporary chronicles, letters and legal documents to reconstruct the experiences of figures such as Saint Margaret, Margaret of England, and Elizabeth de Burgh.

The work situates these women in the wider context of Anglo-Scottish relations and the Wars of Independence, showing how marriages and regencies affected national stability.

It is written for a general readership interested in medieval history and the often-underappreciated agency of queens.