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Can I read Private Life of Victoria, The: Queen, Empress, Mother of the Nation on EtoBox?

Private Life of Victoria, The: Queen, Empress, Mother of the Nation by MacDonald, Alexander is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Private Life of Victoria, The: Queen, Empress, Mother of the Nation about?

Now the second-longest-reigning monarch after Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria ruled at the height of Britain's power on the world stage and was a symbol of stability at home and abroad. Against this background of pomp and power, she was a passionate women who led an often turbulent private life. Victoria was just eight months old when her father died and his paternal role was taken by her uncle Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Sir John Conroy, an ally of her mother. The two of them sought to control Victoria and isolate her from others. This is the story of the Queen of England who had to fight to forge her own way in the world, and who found true romance with Prince Albert only to have happiness snatched from her when he died of typhoid at the age of 42. Includes the amazing story of the Queen's relationships with Highlander John Brown - she was mockingly referred to as Mrs Brown - and Abdul Karim, both of which caused scandals.

Who reads Private Life of Victoria, The: Queen, Empress, Mother of the Nation?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
MacDonald, Alexander
Publisher
Arcturus Digital Limited
Published
2018
Language
EN
ISBN
9781788883177
Category
history
Subjects
History, Biography, Memoir
Rating
4 / 5 (12 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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