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Author Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
Editor Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925
Editor Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount, 1852-1930
Title The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from her Majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861. Volume 2, 1844-1853
Credits Produced by Paul Murray, Lesley Halamek and the Online
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Summary "The Letters of Queen Victoria: A Selection from her Majesty's Correspondence" edited by Arthur Christopher Benson and Viscount Esher is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. This collection encompasses select correspondence from Queen Victoria between the years 1837 and 1861, providing insight into her thoughts, feelings, and the events she experienced during her reign. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Queen Victoria’s personal reflections and royal duties at the onset of the year 1844. She writes to her uncle, the King of the Belgians, about various familial and political matters, revealing her sentiments about family life, her children, and significant political events such as a parliamentary crisis and diplomatic relations with France. The letters not only depict her emotional world but also serve as a window into the political landscape of the time, highlighting Queen Victoria's role as a monarch involved in the intricacies of governance and international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901
Subject Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 -- Correspondence
Subject Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901
Subject Europe -- Politics and government -- 1848-1871
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Sources
Category Text
EBook-No. 24780
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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