Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey

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Author Strachey, Lytton, 1880-1932
Title Queen Victoria
Note Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary "Queen Victoria" by Lytton Strachey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of Queen Victoria, focusing on her early years, family dynamics, and the socio-political landscape surrounding her reign. It highlights the complex familial ties and relationships that influenced her development and the early stages of her rule. The beginning of "Queen Victoria" sets the stage by recounting the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the royal family's history, particularly the death of Princess Charlotte and its implications for the succession of the throne. This tragic event has a cascading effect on the dynamics among the royal family members, particularly the Duke of Kent, who eventually marries and has a daughter, Victoria. The opening chapters introduce various key figures, including the cautious Prince Leopold and the influential Duchess of Kent, while foreshadowing the political struggles Victoria will face as she transitions from a sheltered upbringing to the complexities of royal duty. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the personal and political challenges that characterized her early life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901
Subject Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 1265
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 8, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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