Queen Victoria and her Prime Ministers: A Personal History

Print length: 576 pages
Language: English
Publisher: William Collins
Publication date: 28 March 2024

Name: Queen Victoria and her Prime Ministers: A Personal History
SKU: 9780008106225
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9780008106225

Original price was: ₹1,599.00.Current price is: ₹1,167.27.

Uncover the hidden political power of Queen Victoria in Anne Somerset’s “Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers: A Personal History.” This captivating biography challenges the notion that Victoria merely reigned, revealing her passionate involvement in state affairs and her complex personal relationships with ten of her prime ministers. From her girlish adoration for Lord Melbourne to her later favouritism for Benjamin Disraeli and her intense antipathy towards William Gladstone, explore the clashes and affections that shaped her reign. Drawing on rare archival material, this illuminating history offers a fresh perspective on both the Queen and the formidable politicians who served her. Discover the ‘likes and dislikes’ that strongly influenced her decisions.

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