The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from her Majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861. Volume 2, 1844-1853

"The Letters of Queen Victoria: A Selection from her Majesty's Correspondence" edited by Arthur Christopher Benson and Viscount Esher, showcases a collection of the British monarch's personal letters that act as a gateway into Queen Victoria's life from the years 1837 to 1861, revealing both her intimate reflections and royal responsibilities. Beginning in 1844, the selected letters reveal the Queen's world through her communications with her uncle, the King of the Belgians, and others about her family, royal children, European politics, and significant events. This work illuminates Queen Victoria's engagement with the challenges of being a ruler and offers views into the state of political affairs during her reign.