EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 27 MIN
09 - Lives of the Queens of England Volume 1 by Agnes Strickland, Elisabeth Strickland
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Dive into the captivating world of royal history with Lives of the Queens of England, a remarkable multi-volume work primarily penned by Elisabeth Strickland, with contributions from her sister Agnes. This first volume brings to life the stories of Englands queens from the Norman Conquest in 1066, providing rich biographies of influential figures such as Matilda of Flanders, Matilda of Scotland, Adelicia of Louvaine, Matilda of Boulogne, and Eleanora of Aquitaine. While not considered a scholarly text by modern standards, the Stricklands pioneering research uncovers many sources previously overlooked. Join Ann Boulais for an engaging introduction to these remarkable women who shaped the course of history.
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Dive into the captivating world of royal history with Lives of the Queens of England, a remarkable multi-volume work primarily penned by Elisabeth Strickland, with contributions from her sister Agnes. This first volume brings to life the stories of Englands queens from the Norman Conquest in 1066, providing rich biographies of influential figures such as Matilda of Flanders, Matilda of Scotland, Adelicia of Louvaine, Matilda of Boulogne, and Eleanora of Aquitaine. While not considered a scholarly text by modern standards, the Stricklands pioneering research uncovers many sources previously overlooked. Join Ann Boulais for an engaging introduction to these remarkable women who shaped the course of history.
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