Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers
Her Life, the Imperial Ideal, and the Politics and Turmoil That Shaped Her Extraordinary Reign
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The book offers a detailed exploration of Queen Victoria's dynamic relationships with her ten prime ministers during her lengthy reign. Contrary to the notion that she merely reigned without ruling, Victoria is depicted as a strong-willed leader with distinct preferences and aversions. The narrative highlights her affectionate bond with Benjamin Disraeli and her disdain for William Gladstone, among others. Utilizing unpublished sources, the author provides a fresh perspective on Victoria and the influential politicians navigating a period of significant global transformation.
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Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers, Anne Somerset
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- 2024
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- Title
- Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers
- Subtitle
- Her Life, the Imperial Ideal, and the Politics and Turmoil That Shaped Her Extraordinary Reign
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anne Somerset
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 640
- ISBN13
- 9781101875575
- Series
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- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, True Stories, Biographies, Political Science & Politics, Politicians' Biographies
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- The book offers a detailed exploration of Queen Victoria's dynamic relationships with her ten prime ministers during her lengthy reign. Contrary to the notion that she merely reigned without ruling, Victoria is depicted as a strong-willed leader with distinct preferences and aversions. The narrative highlights her affectionate bond with Benjamin Disraeli and her disdain for William Gladstone, among others. Utilizing unpublished sources, the author provides a fresh perspective on Victoria and the influential politicians navigating a period of significant global transformation.