An Audience with Queen Victoria: The Royal Opinion on 30 Famous Victorians

by Ian Lloyd

Book Overview

During her 63-year reign Queen Victoria met everyone from Charlotte Bront to Buffalo Bill; she had opinions on all those who graced her parlor--and some who didn't. This book examines the meetings and letters exchanged between the queen and a veritable who's who of her time. It draws on often brutal character assessments in her journals and letters--Henry "Dr. Livingstone I presume" Stanley was "a determined ugly little Man." Exploring those she...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750989033
• ISBN13: 9780750989039
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"