Queen Victoria

By Anonymous

Book Overview

""Queen Victoria"" is a biography of the longest-reigning monarch in British history, written by an anonymous author. The book covers Victoria's life from her birth in 1819 to her death in 1901, exploring her childhood, her ascension to the throne at the age of 18, her marriage to Prince Albert, and her reign during a time of great social and political change in Britain. The author delves into Victoria's personal life, including her relationships with her children and her close friendship with Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. The book also examines Victoria's role as a symbol of the British Empire and her impact on British politics and culture. Drawing on primary sources and historical records, ""Queen Victoria"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential figures in British history.In the year 1819 the family outlook of the British royal house was not a very bright one. The old king, George III., was lingering on in deep seclusion, a very pathetic figure, blind and imbecile. His son the Prince Regent, afterwards George IV., had not done honour to his position, nor brought happiness to any connected with him. Most of the other princes were elderly men and childless; and the Prince-Regent's only daughter, the Princess Charlotte, on whom the hopes of the nation had rested, and whose marriage had raised those hopes to enthusiasm, was newly laid in her premature grave.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: 1419143638
• ISBN13: 9781419143632
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.4"