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"The wise and noble Queen Blanche lof Castle).

the mother of King Louls IX of France (reigned 1226-1270), had Infinite goodness. She ruled the kingdom of France with such skill and care until her son was old enough to accede to the throne that no man could have done better Even when he was grown up, she proved herself so worthy that she remained at the head of his advisors and nothing was decided without her consent. She even followed her son into battle
On one occasion during the king's minority, she
scolded the Count of Champagne for having rebelled against his lord, the king.
On hearing her wise words, he gazed at Queen Blanche and was captivated by her great virtue and respectability, despite the fact that she had long passed the flower of her youth. The count was so suddenly overcome with love for her that he didn't know what to do. From that moment on, he adored her for the rest of his life"
Explain one economic system that existed in Europe in this passage

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Answer:

The claim that the author is making in the given paragraph is when she writes that Queen Blanche proved herself to be so worthy that even when her son was enthroned, she used to advice him and no decision was made without her consent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given excerpt is taken from 'The Book of the City of Ladies' written by Christine de Pizan. The book talks about those ladies who left their marks in history, to conlfict Meun's comment about women.

In the given passage, the claim that Pizan has made is when she backed up her argument about Queen Blanche to be a skillful and caring ruler of Castile. She claimed that she was so skillful and wise that even after her son was enthroned, she became his advisor and not a single decision was made without her consent.

'Even when he was grown up, she proved herself so worthy that she remained at the head of his advisors and nothing was decided without her consent.'

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