Shooting Victoria

by Paul Thomas Murphy

Book Overview

During Queen Victoria's 64-year reign, no fewer than eight attempts were made on her life. Murphy follows each would-be assassin and the repercussions of their actions, illuminating daily life in Victorian England, the development of the monarchy under Queen Victoria and the evolution of the attacks in light of evolving social issues and technology.

There was Edward Oxford, a bartender who dreamed of becoming an admiral, who was simply shocked...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1605983543
• ISBN13: 9781605983547
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.5" x 9.1"