This book tells the story of Joanna I, a queen of Naples in the 14th century who is remembered for her beauty, intelligence, and tragic fate. She faced numerous challenges during her reign, including political instability, wars, and conspiracies, but managed to maintain her power and reputation by skillfully navigating the complex network of allies and enemies in her court. The author's engaging prose and meticulous research bring to life the fascinating world of medieval Naples and the remarkable woman who ruled it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.