Queen Victoria in Switzerland |
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| Author:
| Arengo-Jones, Peter |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7090-6460-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1999 |
| Publisher: | The Crowood Press
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| Imprint: | Robert Hale |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $27.50 |
Book Description:
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In 1868, Queen Victoria made a private visit to Switzerland, the first ever by a reigning British monarch. Using Queen Victoria's never before published journal, watercolors, sketches, and letters, this book offers fascinating insight into the events of the time and a look at royals in a casual setting. The visit is also put into historical context, with the Queen at a crucial stage in her life and reign. The end product is an entertaining and educational look at a...
More Description In 1868, Queen Victoria made a private visit to Switzerland, the first ever by a reigning British monarch. Using Queen Victoria's never before published journal, watercolors, sketches, and letters, this book offers fascinating insight into the events of the time and a look at royals in a casual setting. The visit is also put into historical context, with the Queen at a crucial stage in her life and reign. The end product is an entertaining and educational look at a historical 19th century ruler.