"The Letters of Queen Victoria: A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence," edited by Arthur Christopher Benson and Viscount Esher, gathers important letters from Queen Victoria's early reign, starting in 1837 and going to 1861, giving readers a peek into her thoughts and experiences. The collection aims to show the Queen's personality, how she reacted to events, and her connections with important people. The book starts with a preface explaining how carefully Queen Victoria kept her letters, including those from politicians, family, and friends. The beginning part tells about her upbringing and how it shaped her views on being a ruler, duty, and friendships, preparing readers to understand her role as Queen during changing times.
The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861. Volume 1, 1837-1843
By Queen of Great Britain Victoria
Witness the private world of a young queen as she navigates royal duty, political pressures, and personal relationships through her own revealing letters.
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About the AuthorVictoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days—which was longer than those of any of her predecessors—constituted the Victorian era. It was a period of industrial, political, scientific, and military change within the United Kingdom, and was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. In 1876, the British Parliament voted to grant her the additional title of Empress of India.
Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days—which was longer than those of any of her predecessors—constituted the Victorian era. It was a period of industrial, political, scientific, and military change within the United Kingdom, and was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. In 1876, the British Parliament voted to grant her the additional title of Empress of India.
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