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Title: The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861. Volume 1, 1837-1843

Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Letters of Queen Victoria: A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence" is a historical collection edited by Arthur Christopher Benson and Viscount Esher, published in the early 20th century. This work compiles significant correspondence from Queen Victoria during her reign, focusing particularly on the years from her accession to the throne in 1837 until 1861, showcasing her personal and political insights. The book seeks to illuminate the Queen's character and her responses to the circumstances of her time, as well as her relationships with influential political figures and family members. At the start of this volume, a preface provides readers with an overview of the extensive documentation preserved by Queen Victoria. It explains the meticulous arrangement of her correspondence, which includes letters from political ministers, royal relatives, and personal acquaintances. The opening portion details the context of her upbringing, the formation of her character, and her initial experiences as a young monarch. The correspondence offers a glimpse into her early life, influencing her views on duty, relationships, and governance, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of her life as Queen and the unfolding historical events of her reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901

Editor: Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925

Editor: Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount, 1852-1930

EBook No.: 20023

Published: Dec 5, 2006

Downloads: 920

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901

Subject: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 -- Correspondence

Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901

Subject: Europe -- Politics and government -- 1848-1871

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Sources

LoCC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:20023:2 2006-12-05T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount Benson, Arthur Christopher Victoria, Queen of Great Britain en 1
2024-11-05T11:01:42Z The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861. Volume 1, 1837-1843

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Title: The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861. Volume 1, 1837-1843

Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Lesley Halamek and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Letters of Queen Victoria: A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence" is a historical collection edited by Arthur Christopher Benson and Viscount Esher, published in the early 20th century. This work compiles significant correspondence from Queen Victoria during her reign, focusing particularly on the years from her accession to the throne in 1837 until 1861, showcasing her personal and political insights. The book seeks to illuminate the Queen's character and her responses to the circumstances of her time, as well as her relationships with influential political figures and family members. At the start of this volume, a preface provides readers with an overview of the extensive documentation preserved by Queen Victoria. It explains the meticulous arrangement of her correspondence, which includes letters from political ministers, royal relatives, and personal acquaintances. The opening portion details the context of her upbringing, the formation of her character, and her initial experiences as a young monarch. The correspondence offers a glimpse into her early life, influencing her views on duty, relationships, and governance, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of her life as Queen and the unfolding historical events of her reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901

Editor: Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925

Editor: Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount, 1852-1930

EBook No.: 20023

Published: Dec 5, 2006

Downloads: 920

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901

Subject: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 -- Correspondence

Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901

Subject: Europe -- Politics and government -- 1848-1871

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Sources

LoCC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:20023:3 2006-12-05T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount Benson, Arthur Christopher Victoria, Queen of Great Britain en 1