Fifty Years A Queen

By Katherine Hodges

Book Overview

""Fifty Years A Queen"" is a biography written by Katherine Hodges that tells the story of Queen Victoria's reign over the British Empire from 1837 to 1901. The book covers the Queen's personal life, including her marriage to Prince Albert, the birth of her children, and her grief after his death. It also delves into her political and diplomatic relationships with other countries, including her close friendship with Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and her rivalry with German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. The book provides a detailed account of the events that shaped the Victorian era, including the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, and the Boer War. With a wealth of primary sources and historical context, ""Fifty Years A Queen"" offers readers a comprehensive look at one of the most influential monarchs in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163091987
• ISBN13: 9781163091982
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"