Queen Victoria
Subtitle: an eminent illustrated biography
By: by Lytton Strachey
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 285
ISBN-13: 9780760756423
Subjects: History; Biography; Kings and rulers; Queens
Description: This volume presents a pictorial biography of Queen Victoria, monarch of the United Kingdom from 1837 until her death in 1876. The author paints a portrait of a human with weaknesses, motivations, strengths, and struggles. The reader sees the Queen in relationships that become history and see the impact of her personality in making decisions. The story provides an understanding of places in the lives of the royal family that continue today, namely Balmoral, and also provides a glimpse at the royal family culture that can be seen in current events. The author examines Victoria's life from childhood to death, exploring Victoria's relationships, both personal and professional.
Notes: Originally published: London : Chatto & Windus, 1921.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-284).
Table of contents: title: Antecedents; title: Childhood; title: Lord Melbourne; title: Marriage; title: Lord Palmerston; title: Last years of Prince Consort; title: Widowhood; title: Mr. Gladstone & Lord Beaconfield; title: Old age; title: The end.