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521. Warlords of the West: Killer Queens (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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A Web of Ambition and Betrayal

This chapter investigates the fierce political rivalry in early medieval France between Neustria and Austrasia, spotlighting kings Sigbert and Chilperic. Central to the narrative is Fredegund, a cunning slave who manipulates court politics to ascend to power amid tumultuous relations with royal figures. The chapter culminates in a shocking assassination that reshapes alliances and power dynamics, revealing the dangerous intrigues of the era.

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