02221cam a22003253u 4500 1265 UtSlPG 20260610133042.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Strachey, Lytton, 1880-1932 Queen Victoria Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-02-19 Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger "Queen Victoria" by Lytton Strachey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of Queen Victoria, focusing on her early years, family dynamics, and the socio-political landscape surrounding her reign. It highlights the complex familial ties and relationships that influenced her development and the early stages of her rule. The beginning of "Queen Victoria" sets the stage by recounting the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the royal family's history, particularly the death of Princess Charlotte and its implications for the succession of the throne. This tragic event has a cascading effect on the dynamics among the royal family members, particularly the Duke of Kent, who eventually marries and has a daughter, Victoria. The opening chapters introduce various key figures, including the cautious Prince Leopold and the influential Duchess of Kent, while foreshadowing the political struggles Victoria will face as she transitions from a sheltered upbringing to the complexities of royal duty. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the personal and political challenges that characterized her early life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1265 43381 43381