Worsley, Lucy
Queen Victoria: Daughter, Wife, Mother, Widow
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473651418
- author:
- Worsley, Lucy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Hodder Paperback
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 3.6 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Queen Victoria: A Complex and Fascinating Monarch Lucy Worsley's biography of Queen Victoria offers a fresh and engaging portrait of one of Britain's longest-reigning and most extraordinary monarchs. Through a detailed examination of twenty-four days in her life, Worsley reveals the contradictions that make up British history's most recognizable woman. By exploring Queen Victoria's private diaries, letters, and other personal documents, Worsley sheds light on the complexities of her life, from her early days as a passionate young princess to her later years as a devoted wife and mother. This intimate account provides a unique insight into the life of a woman who defied convention and redefined the role of the monarchy. With Worsley's command of the material and elegant writing style, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in British history and the women who shaped it.
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