An audience with Queen Victoria : the royal opinion on 30 famous Victorians / Ian Lloyd.

Stroud : The History Press, 2019.

256 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

One of Britain's most famous and longest serving rulers, Queen Victoria saw widespread change across the planet. During her 63-year reign, in which she became one of the most powerful and influential people in the world, Victoria met everyone from Charlotte Brontë to Buffalo Bill; she had opinions on all those who graced her parlour - and some who didn't. 'An Audience With Queen Victoria' examines the meetings and letters exchanged between the queen and a veritable who's who of her time. It draws on often brutal character assessments in her journals and letters - Henry 'Dr Livingstone I presume' Stanley was 'a determined ugly little Man'. Exploring those she met officially and personally - even the seven men who tried to assassinate her - and her thoughts on figures of the time such as Jack the Ripper, Ian Lloyd unlocks a fascinating aspect of Victoria's character and outlook.

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