![]() ![]() ![]() It is certainly true that the historians in the centuries following Queen Isabella, judged her by the very harsh standards of the time against women involved in adultery or seen as in any way being sexually promiscuous. Edward lavished favours on two male favourites in particular, Piers Gavesaton, and later the absolutely evil Sir Hugh le Despencer, who was hated and feared across England, and certainly Isabella and her paramour Roger Mortimer did England a favour in getting rid of the vile De le Spencer and the weak, corrupt and worthless Edward II. ![]() It would be remiss not to have sympathy for her. ![]() Weir combines biography with social history and provides a deep understanding of life in the royal circles of 14th century England.īrought to England at the tender age of 12 to be the bride of Edward II, as a mere pawn in cementing the political alliance between France and England, Isabella was certainly neglected horribly and ill treated by Edward II and his homosexual lovers. French princess, consort of Edward II, and mother of Edward III. Weir, one of Britain's most accomplished popular historians puts together allm the evidence accumulated and uses in piecing together bwhat may have been the truth regarding Queen Isabella. Firstly, this history volume is highly readable and most facinating. ![]()
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