Kendall, Paul
Queen Victoria: Her Life and Legacy (In 100 Objects)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399018319
- author:
- Kendall, Paul
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Frontline Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 17.4 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Royalty, Belletristik,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Queen Victoria's life and legacy spanned an era of significant social, political, and industrial change in Great Britain. During her 64-year reign, she adapted to new technologies and innovations, embracing the railway, anesthesia during childbirth, and early telephones. Victoria's commitment to public engagement extended beyond her role as monarch, with a keen interest in politics and a willingness to work closely with ten prime ministers. She broke down barriers between sovereign and subjects, ensuring visibility through public appearances and ceremonial traditions, such as the white wedding dress and balcony acknowledgments at Buckingham Palace. This book provides an in-depth examination of Victoria's life, from her birthplace at Kensington Palace to her final resting place at Frogmore Mausoleum, covering both her personal and public personas.
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