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Queen Isabella: She-Wolf of France

2025/3/11
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@Dr. Eleanor Janega : 伊莎贝拉王后是英格兰历史上最具影响力的女性之一。她出生于法国王室，嫁给了英格兰国王爱德华二世。尽管她最初是爱德华的坚定支持者，但随着时间的推移，她对爱德华的行为感到不满，尤其是他与休·德斯潘塞的关系。伊莎贝拉最终与罗杰·莫蒂默结盟，共同反抗爱德华二世，并成功迫使他退位。伊莎贝拉的崛起和反抗展示了中世纪女性在政治中的复杂角色和影响力。 @Catherine Warner : 伊莎贝拉王后出生于法国王室，从小就被安排嫁给爱德华二世。她在英格兰的早期生活中展现了强大的政治影响力，尤其是在调解爱德华与贵族之间的冲突中发挥了重要作用。然而，爱德华与休·德斯潘塞的关系恶化了她与爱德华的婚姻。伊莎贝拉最终与罗杰·莫蒂默结盟，成功推翻了爱德华的统治。尽管她在统治期间面临多次叛乱，但她的故事展示了中世纪女性在权力斗争中的坚韧和智慧。

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This chapter explores Queen Isabella's illustrious lineage, her arranged marriage to Edward II, and her early influence in the English court. Despite her young age, Isabella displayed political acumen and actively participated in courtly mediation.
  • Isabella's royal birth and upbringing in France.
  • Her arranged marriage to Edward II to end the war between England and France.
  • Isabella's early influence in the English court and her role as mediator.

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"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." When that woman is Queen Isabella; She-Wolf, the results are catastrophic.

As our series on the Plantagenets continues, Dr. Eleanor Janega and historian Kathryn Warner dive into the fascinating life of Queen Isabella of France. From her royal status in France to her tumultuous marriage to Edward II of England, to her strategic alliance - and romance with Roger Mortimer and their joint rebellion to wrestle the Crown from Edward. They discover how a queen's rage and ambition can change the course of history.

Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Lines performed by Enzo Cilenti. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producers are Rob Weinberg and Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

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