Hibbert, Christopher

Queen Victoria: A Personal History

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ISBN 13:: 9780006388432
author:: Hibbert, Christopher
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperCollins
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 576
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography & Autobiography
Condition:: New
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Queen Victoria's remarkable life and reign are explored in this authoritative biography. In 1837, an 18-year-old girl from a German mother inherited the British throne, going on to rule for almost 64 years and preside over significant social and political change. This absorbing book delves into her transformation from young monarch to formidable matriarch of a vast empire. The author examines Victoria's life, family, politics, and personality, including her relationships with Prince Albert and John Brown. A persuasive portrait of the remarkable woman at its core, this biography offers a nuanced understanding of an era marked by moral rigidity and colonial expansion. Through a touching and engaging narrative, Hibbert sheds light on the complexities of Victoria's life, revealing a multifaceted individual who adapted to her role as queen and shaped the course of history.

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