"Sixty Years a Queen: The Story of Her Majesty's Reign" by Sir Herbert Maxwell is a late 19th-century book that tells the story of Queen Victoria's long time as Queen, with the young princess, Alexandrina Victoria, starting her reign at just eighteen years old when William IV died, amidst some people not understanding her capabilities. Maxwell vividly sets the stage with a description of the excitement as important figures rush to tell her about her new role, detailing how she was received as the new Queen. The story dives into the troubles in Canada and what people expected from her, shaping her reign, and showing that being a monarch means dealing with power and challenges during changing times.
Sixty Years a Queen: The Story of Her Majesty's Reign
By Herbert Maxwell
Witness the rise of an eighteen-year-old princess to the throne, navigating political tensions and public expectations as she steps into her role as the Queen of Britain.
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