The Miserable Life of a Medieval Princess | Human Voiced, No Ads
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00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:03:15 Born to the Crown
00:10:28 Marriage is a Duty, Not a Choice
00:23:16 Stranger in a Foreign Court
00:34:46 The Burden of Childbearing
00:46:42 Reputation, and Scandal
00:59:07 Power in a Man’s World
01:10:42 Conclusion and Thoughts
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Sources and Further Reading
Gregory of Tours (594). History of the Franks. – Primary chronicle detailing Merovingian princesses like Brunhilda and Galswintha.
Einhard (c. 830). Life of Charlemagne (Vita Karoli Magni). – Contemporary biography noting Charlemagne’s unmarried daughters and their fate.
Christine de Pizan (1405). The Treasure of the City of Ladies (The Book of the Three Virtues). – Medieval guidebook with advice for princesses on virtuous conduct.
Geoffrey de la Tour Landry (1372). The Book of the Knight of the Tower. – Primary source of moral anecdotes illustrating expected behavior of noblewomen.
Froissart, Jean (c. 1390). Chronicles. – Chronicle covering 14th-century princesses (e.g. Isabella of France) and court intrigues.
Connolly, Sharon Bennett (2017). Heroines of the Medieval World. – Modern historical work with biographies of medieval royal women across Europe.
Castor, Helen (2010). She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth. – Historical analysis of powerful medieval princess-queens like Matilda and Isabella.
Abernethy, Susan (2022). “Isabella of France, Queen of England.” – Secondary article drawing on chronicles, detailing Isabella’s marriage and rebellion.
Lawless, Erin (2015). “Hidden Historical Heroines: Joanna Plantagenet.” – Modern blog recounting Joan of England’s imprisonment and crusade with Richard I.
National Geographic (Herradón, 2024). “The alleged affair that started a century-long war.” – Article on the Tour de Nesle scandal involving French princesses and its fallout.
Discover the harsh reality behind the crowns in The Miserable Lives of Medieval Princesses. Far from fairy tales, many royal women faced isolation, political marriages, and constant danger within the courts of Europe. This video reveals the struggles, betrayals, and sacrifices that shaped their destinies—from childhood betrothals to deadly intrigue. Perfect for history lovers and anyone fascinated by the hidden, tragic side of medieval royalty.
Information sourced from Wiki, Gutenburg, JSTOR, primary and secondary sources. All information is congruent with archaeological and history evidence at the time of recording.
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