Queen Victoria

""Queen Victoria"" by Lytton Strachey is a biography of the life of Queen Victoria, who ruled over the British Empire from 1837 to 1901. The book covers her early life, her ascension to the throne at the age of 18, and her reign during a time of immense social and political change. Strachey delves into Victoria's personal life, including her marriage to Prince Albert, her relationships with her children, and her grief after Albert's death. He also explores the Queen's political influence, including her relationships with her Prime Ministers and her role in shaping British foreign policy. Strachey's writing style is engaging and insightful, offering a unique perspective on one of Britain's most iconic monarchs.1921. Strachey was one of the leading members of the Bloomsbury group. He is credited with having revolutionized the art of writing biography. His evident affection for his subject make this a landmark work. Contents: Antecedents; Childhood; Lord Melbourne; Marriage; Lord Palmerston; Last Years of the Prince Consort; Widowhood; Mr. Gladstone and Lord Beaconsfield; Old Age; and The End.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.