Book of Queen Victoria (4th Edition)

Upon her death on 22 January 1901, Queen Victoria was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. During her six-decade rule Victoria witnessed a period of great change, from building the biggest empire the world has ever known to the technological marvels of the Industrial Revolution. But who was the woman beneath the crown? Discover the story of this remarkable queen, meet the man who captured her heart, and learn how the mother of nine balanced royal duty with family life. Find out how Victoria influenced the evolution of British politics and see how her legacy as the ‘Grandmother of Europe’ lives on to this day...