Queen Victoria

A Biography

von Sidney Lee

660 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Queen Victoria: A Biography"" by Sidney Lee is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and reign of Queen Victoria, who ruled over the United Kingdom from 1837 until her death in 1901. The book covers all aspects of Victoria's life, from her childhood and early years as queen, to her marriage to Prince Albert, her role as a mother, and her relationships with her prime ministers and other key figures of the time. Lee delves into Victoria's personal life, including her struggles with grief after the death of her husband and her close relationship with her servant, John Brown. He also explores the queen's political and social impact on the country, including her support of the British Empire and her influence on the development of the modern monarchy. Throughout the book, Lee draws on a variety of primary sources, such as Victoria's diaries and letters, as well as contemporary accounts and historical documents, to provide a nuanced and detailed portrait of one of the most significant figures in British history. ""Queen Victoria: A Biography"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of this iconic monarch.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Könige und Königinnen
• ISBN: 9781428647862
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.07.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC