Queen Victoria's matchmaking : the royal marriages that shaped Europe
by Cadbury, Deborah (Author)
Summary
An exploration of Queen Victoria's matchmaking exploits details how she used her grandchildren to further the influence of the British Empire, despite their own plans and the turmoil that rocked Europe starting in the nineteenth century. Full description
Summary: |
An exploration of Queen Victoria's matchmaking exploits details how she used her grandchildren to further the influence of the British Empire, despite their own plans and the turmoil that rocked Europe starting in the nineteenth century. |
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Physical Description: |
382 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-369) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781610398466 1610398467 |
Author Notes: |
(Bowker Author Biography) |