"Queen Victoria" by Lytton Strachey is a historical biography that paints a detailed portrait of the iconic queen, starting with the dramatic story of Princess Charlotte, whose misfortune paved the way for Victoria's ascent to the throne. The biography explores Victoria's family history, focusing on her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and the difficulties they faced. It sets the scene for Victoria's life as a young princess, hinting at the complex royal relationships that would shape her rule. This introduction captures the drama and hidden conflicts that marked Victoria's ancestry, laying the groundwork for understanding her role in British history.
Queen Victoria
By Lytton Strachey
Untimely death and family drama set the stage for the rise of a young princess to become one of Britain's most iconic monarchs.
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About the AuthorGiles Lytton Strachey was an English writer and critic. A founding member of the Bloomsbury Group and author of Eminent Victorians, he established a new form of biography in which psychological insight and sympathy are combined with irreverence and wit. His biography Queen Victoria (1921) was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.
Giles Lytton Strachey was an English writer and critic. A founding member of the Bloomsbury Group and author of Eminent Victorians, he established a new form of biography in which psychological insight and sympathy are combined with irreverence and wit. His biography Queen Victoria (1921) was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.
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