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Apr 2024

38m 2s

Queen of Bohemia: Elizabeth Stuart

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson

About this episode

Today we revisit the time I was joined by Prof. Dr. Nadine Akkerman, literary historian, author and educator.

Nadine’s access to Elizabeth Stuart’s original letters makes her the foremost authority on Elizabeth Stuart, and the perfect guest for to day’s show.

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Credits:

Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Professor Dr. Nadine Akkerman

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