61 - Henrietta Maria of France (3): The She-Majesty Generalissima

Queens of England Podcast by James Boulton

Oct 22, 201736:22Education

As Civil War swept across Charles's three kingdoms, Henrietta did her best to support her husband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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