Isabella II of Spain- Queen of Sad Mischance.

Although Isabella II thoroughly disgraced herself with questionable morals and reputation, she was also a Spanish woman Europeans would heavily rebuke. However, the people loved her; she was brave and generous. It was her country of Spain that took this lady to their hearts. She was born in 1830, the first child of Ferdinand VII and Maria Cristina, on 10 October. Her sister Luisa arrived two years later. Ferdinand, at the time, appeared to be dying and urged on by his wife, he decided to declare his brother Carlos to be his heir. But Maria's sister, the very strong-willed Carlota, ripped up the royal decree to save the throne for the natural successor. In this documentary, we'll look at Isabella's extraordinary life, from her early days to a complete meltdown with all hell breaking loose as the country was forced into civil war.