| An Audience with Queen Victoria: The Royal Opinion on 30 Famous Victorians Contributor(s): Lloyd, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750989033 ISBN-13: 9780750989039 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - Victorian Era (1837-1901) |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During her 63-year reign Queen Victoria met everyone from Charlotte Bront to Buffalo Bill; she had opinions on all those who graced her parlor--and some who didn't. This book examines the meetings and letters exchanged between the queen and a veritable who's who of her time. It draws on often brutal character assessments in her journals and letters--Henry "Dr. Livingstone I presume" Stanley was "a determined ugly little Man." Exploring those she met officially and personally, and her thoughts on figures of the time such as Jack the Ripper, this book unlocks a fascinating aspect of Victoria's outlook through brand-new archival research, newspapers and interviews with descendants. |