About this episode

The episode discusses the influential roles of women in shaping Medieval Europe with guest Susan Abernethy.

The history of Medieval Europe is shaped by the women--wives, mothers, daughter, sisters who wielded power, made alliances, governed areas and nations. Susan Abernethy joins us to discuss the women who shaped the Medieval world. Susan Abernethy The Freelance History Writer https://thefreelancehistorywriter.com/ Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza The Formidable Women of Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage at the Burgundian Court Both available from https:...

People in this episode

Host: Carol Ann Lloyd

Guest: Susan Abernethy

Topics covered

• Medieval Europe
• Women in history
• Power dynamics
• Historical alliances
• Governance
• Cultural influence

Keywords

• Medieval Europe
• women in history
• Susan Abernethy
• power
• alliances
• governance
• cultural influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Freelance History Writer

Books & works: Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza, The Formidable Women of Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage at the Burgundian Court

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