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The Life and Times of Queen Victoria (Volume 3)

The Life and Times of Queen Victoria (Volume 3)

Edmund Ollier / Robert Wilson

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2026
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Biografía e historias reales
ISBN:
9789373054926
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A world of candlelit palaces and political intrigue flickers to life as the Victorian era unfolds in all its grandeur and complexity. Against a backdrop of empire and revolution, the private and public faces of the British monarchy are revealed with rare intimacy and precision. Drawing on the tumultuous sweep of 19th century British politics and the subtle currents of Victorian era history, this restored classic guides readers through the reign that shaped a nation and touched the world. The narrative traces the intricate interplay between the royal family and the shifting tides of society, offering a window into the personal challenges and triumphs that defined an age. Every page resonates with the urgency and drama of a time when the fate of the British monarchy was anything but certain.For those fascinated by queen victoria biography or the labyrinthine world of victorian era politics, this edition stands apart. It captures not only the daily realities and ceremonial splendours of court life, but also the deep undercurrents of change that swept across Britain. The work’s historical significance endures, not merely as a chronicle of events, but as a living testament to the personalities-both celebrated and shadowed-who shaped the Victorian era. Readers will find themselves immersed in the lives of figures whose decisions reverberated far beyond palace walls, echoing through British royal history and the wider world.This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today’s and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it’s a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, appealing equally to those seeking a definitive account of the victorian royal family and to classic-collection buyers drawn to the enduring works of edmund ollier and the meticulous research of robert wilson, historian.

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