Isabella of Angoulême: More Than King John’s Bride (Medieval Queens Series)

<p>The Medieval Queens series begins with Isabella of Angoulême, remembered by many as the young bride of King John. But her story reaches far beyond her first marriage.</p><p>Dr. Gabby Storey joins me to explore Isabella’s life as queen, mother, political player, and Countess of Angoulême. We look at the choices that shaped her marriages, her role in securing her son Henry III’s position, and the years she spent building power in her own right. We also ask how much of Isabella’s reputation comes from the evidence—and how much comes from the hostile accounts of the men who wrote about her.</p><p>Join us as we look past the familiar labels and meet a medieval queen whose story is far richer than the footnotes suggest.</p><p>--</p><p>Enjoy the podcast? Please consider becoming a patron to show your support. Episodes are free to listen to but take hours of work to prep, record and edit - your patronage is appreciated! <a href="https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty</a></p><p>--</p><p>Host: Rebecca Larson</p><p>Guest: Dr. Gabby Storey</p>