About this episode

Sharon Bennett Connolly discusses the roles and significance of early medieval princesses in England.

Being a royal princess in early Medieval England was not just about the clothes and jewels. These young women were intelligent ambassadors for the kingdoms they came from and essential players in their new homes. Sharon Bennett Connolly takes us into the world of court politics and intrigue! Sharon Bennett Connolly https://historytheinterestingbits.com/ Princesses of the Early Middle Ages Scotland’s Medieval Queens Heroines of the Tudor World Women of the Anarchy And many, many more! https:...

People in this episode

Host: Carol Ann Lloyd

Guest: Sharon Bennett Connolly

Topics covered

• early medieval history
• royalty
• women in history
• court politics
• intrigue
• ambassadors

Keywords

• medieval princesses
• court politics
• women's roles
• historical figures
• England
• royalty
• ambassadors

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Princesses of the Early Middle Ages, Scotland’s Medieval Queens, Heroines of the Tudor World, Women of the Anarchy

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