The Public Life of Queen Victoria by John McGilchrist
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"The Public Life of Queen Victoria" by John McGilchrist is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life of Queen Victoria, exploring her ancestry, upbringing, and significant events leading to her reign. It aims to paint a detailed and intimate portrait of the monarchy's public life, reflecting the dynamics and influences that shaped her into the emblematic figure she became. The beginning of this work
sets the stage by providing insights into Victoria's ancestry, tracing her lineage back to Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, and highlighting the family's staunch Protestant roots and noble connections. The narrative unfolds with the mention of her maternal uncle, Leopold, King of the Belgians, and chronicles the historical events and personal tribulations that defined the royal family's legacy. It also touches on the early years of the Princess Victoria, her family dynamics, and the public interest that surrounded her as a child, establishing a foundation for her future role as queen. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McGilchrist, John, 1833-1891 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03026002 |
| Title | The Public Life of Queen Victoria |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (www.archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39603 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 428 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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