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Book Synopsis Queen Victoria in Switzerland by : Peter Arengo-Jones
Download or read book Queen Victoria in Switzerland written by Peter Arengo-Jones and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 1995 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book the author incorporates the hitherto unpublished journal written by Queen Victoria during her stay in Switzerland when she was accompanied by a daughter. Interwoven with the journal are the author's descriptions of the places as they were then and are now, and an historical background.
Book Synopsis Queen Victoria in Switzerland by : Peter Arengo-Jones
Download or read book Queen Victoria in Switzerland written by Peter Arengo-Jones and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 1999-06-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The Letters of Queen Victoria by : Queen Victoria
Download or read book The Letters of Queen Victoria written by Queen Victoria and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original.
Book Synopsis The Letters of Queen Victoria by : Victoria (Queen of Great Britain)
Download or read book The Letters of Queen Victoria written by Victoria (Queen of Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Letters of Queen Victoria: A Selection From Her Majesty's Correspondence Between the Years 1837 and 1861 (Complete) by : Queen of Great Britain Victoria
Download or read book The Letters of Queen Victoria: A Selection From Her Majesty's Correspondence Between the Years 1837 and 1861 (Complete) written by Queen of Great Britain Victoria and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on with total page 2808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrusted by His Majesty the King with the duty of making a selection from Queen Victoria's correspondence, we think it well to describe briefly the nature of the documents which we have been privileged to examine, as well as to indicate the principles which have guided us throughout. It has been a task of no ordinary difficulty. Her Majesty Queen Victoria dealt with her papers, from the first, in a most methodical manner; she formed the habit in early days of preserving her private letters, and after her accession to the Throne all her official papers were similarly treated, and bound in volumes. The Prince Consort instituted an elaborate system of classification, annotating and even indexing many of the documents with his own hand. The result is that the collected papers form what is probably the most extraordinary series of State documents in the world. The papers which deal with the Queen's life up to the year 1861 have been bound in chronological order, and comprise between five and six hundred volumes. They consist, in great part, of letters from Ministers detailing the proceedings of Parliament, and of various political memoranda dealing with home, foreign, and colonial policy; among these are a few drafts of Her Majesty's replies. There are volumes concerned with the affairs of almost every European country; with the history of India, the British Army, the Civil List, the Royal Estates, and all the complicated machinery of the Monarchy and the Constitution. There are letters from monarchs and royal personages, and there is further a whole series of volumes dealing with matters in which the Prince Consort took a special interest. Some of them are arranged chronologically, some by subjects. Among the most interesting volumes are those containing the letters written by Her Majesty to her uncle Leopold, King of the Belgians, and his replies.1 The collection of letters from and to Lord Melbourne forms another hardly less interesting series. In many places Queen Victoria caused extracts, copied from her own private Diaries, dealing with important political events or describing momentous interviews, to be inserted in the volumes, with the evident intention of illustrating and completing the record.
Book Synopsis Letters of Queen Victoria by : Victoria (Queen of Great Britain)
Download or read book Letters of Queen Victoria written by Victoria (Queen of Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Letters of Queen Victoria, a Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence Bewteen the Years 1837 and 1861 by : Victoria (Queen of Great Britain)
Download or read book The Letters of Queen Victoria, a Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence Bewteen the Years 1837 and 1861 written by Victoria (Queen of Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers by : Anne Somerset
Download or read book Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers written by Anne Somerset and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2024-11-05 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting portrait of Queen Victoria and the ten prime ministers who headed British government during her sixty-three-year reign It is generally accepted that Queen Victoria reigned but did not rule. This couldn’t be more wrong. A passionate and opinionated leader, Victoria was born to govern with no room for doubt about her historic destiny or the might of the empire that was built in her name. When it came to her involvement in state affairs, Victoria herself acknowledged that she had held strong “likes and dislikes” for the various prime ministers who served throughout her political evolution from headstrong teenager to seasoned leader. Anne Somerset’s Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers charts the feuds and affectionate interactions Victoria had with her ten premiers in often hilarious detail, from her adoration of Benjamin Disraeli, her favorite prime minister who filled her life with “poetry, romance, and chivalry,” to her detestation for William Gladstone, a man she deemed a “dangerous old fanatic.” Drawing extensively on unpublished sources such as material from the Royal Archives and never-before-seen prime ministerial papers, Somerset casts a fresh and highly illuminating perspective not just on Victoria, but on the exceptional politicians who served her in a time of massive global change.
Book Synopsis The Letters of Queen Victoria, a Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861 : V. II : 1844-1853 = Письма королевы Виктории, выдержки из переписки Ее Величества между 1837 и 1861 годами : Т. II : 1844-1853 by : Queen Victoria
Download or read book The Letters of Queen Victoria, a Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861 : V. II : 1844-1853 = Письма королевы Виктории, выдержки из переписки Ее Величества между 1837 и 1861 годами : Т. II : 1844-1853 written by Queen Victoria and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Visual Words and Verbal Pictures by : Alison M. Saunders
Download or read book Visual Words and Verbal Pictures written by Alison M. Saunders and published by Librairie Droz. This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Switzerland Then and Now by : A.S. Bhalla
Download or read book Switzerland Then and Now written by A.S. Bhalla and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2019-01-07 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a sequel to author’s earlier book on Switzerland, Glimpses of Medieval Switzerland. It breaks new ground by examining how medieval Switzerland has changed into today’s tolerant country in accepting tourists from different cultures despite growing anti-immigrant attitudes, welcoming Indian mystics as well as film producers and directors (even honouring them!) and adopting such practices as Indian Ayurvedic treatments and promoting Japanese tea ceremonies. The book focuses on the growth of Asian tourism, which is discussed by destination, to such places/regions as Bernese Highlands including Interlaken, Lucerne and Zurich. Special attention is paid to the role of Indian Bollywood movies shot in Switzerland in the rise of Indian tourists in the country. Also discussed are celebrities (kings and queens, writers and film stars) who visited Switzerland for holidays (Queen Victoria, for example) or for work. Illustrations are based on over 100-year old vintage postcards in the author’s private collection.
Download or read book Born to Rule written by Julia P. Gelardi and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julia Gelardi's Born to Rule is an historical tour de force that weaves together the powerful and moving stories of the five royal granddaughters of Queen Victoria. These five women were all married to reigning European monarchs during the early part of the 20th century, and it was their reaction to the First World War that shaped the fate of a continent and the future of the modern world. Here are the stories of Alexandra, whose enduring love story, controversial faith in Rasputin, and tragic end have become the stuff of legend; Marie, the flamboyant and eccentric queen who battled her way through a life of intrigues and was also the mother of two Balkan queens and of the scandalous Carol II of Romania; Victoria Eugenie, Spain's very English queen who, like Alexandra, introduced hemophilia into her husband's family-with devastating consequences for her marriage; Maud, King Edward VII's daughter, who was independent Norway's reluctant queen; and Sophie, Kaiser Wilhelm II's much maligned sister, daughter of an Emperor and herself the mother of no less than three kings and a queen, who ended her days in bitter exile. Born to Rule evokes a world of luxury, wealth, and power in a bygone era, while also recounting the ordeals suffered by a unique group of royal women who at times faced poverty, exile, and death. Praised in their lifetimes for their legendary beauty, many of these women were also lauded-and reviled-for their political influence. Using never before published letters, memoirs, diplomatic documents, secondary sources, and interviews with descendents of the subjects, Julia Gelardi's Born to Rule is an astonishing and memorable work of popular history.
Book Synopsis Queen Victoria’s Daughters-in-Law by : John Van Der Kiste
Download or read book Queen Victoria’s Daughters-in-Law written by John Van Der Kiste and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2023-03-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of Queen Victoria’s four sons, the eldest married a Danish princess, one a Russian Grand Duchess, and the other two princesses of German royal houses. The first to join the family of the ‘Grandmama of Europe’ was Alexandra, eldest daughter of the prince about to become King Christian IX of Denmark. Charming, ever sympathetic and widely considered one of the most attractive royal women of her time, she was prematurely deaf and suffered from a limp which was made fashionable by court ladies due to her popularity. Alexandra proved an ideal wife for the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII. Grand Duchess Marie, daughter of Tsar Alexander II of Russia and wife of Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and later Saxe-Coburg Gotha, was cultured and intelligent, but dowdy, haughty and, convinced of the Romanovs’ superiority, resented having to give precedence at court to her in-laws. Louise of Prussia, a niece of William I, German Emperor, had the good fortune to escape from a miserable family life in Berlin and marry Arthur, Duke of Connaught, a dedicated army officer who was always the Queen’s favorite among her children. Finally, Helen of Waldeck-Pyrmont, sister of Emma, Queen Consort of the Netherlands, became the wife of the cultured Leopold, Duke of Albany, but he was hemophiliac and their marriage was destined to be the briefest of all, cut short by his sudden death less than three years later. All four were very different personalities, proved themselves to be supportive wives, mothers and daughters-in-law in their own way, and dedicated workers for charity at home and abroad. Based partly on previously unpublished material from the Royal Archives at Windsor and Madrid, and the Leonie Leslie Papers, University of Chicago, this is the first book to study all four as a family group.
Book Synopsis Queen Victoria's Mysterious Daughter by : Lucinda Hawksley
Download or read book Queen Victoria's Mysterious Daughter written by Lucinda Hawksley and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intrigue, scandal, and secrets abound in this lush royal biography penned by the great-great-great granddaughter of Charles Dickens.
Book Synopsis Rick Steves Switzerland by : Rick Steves
Download or read book Rick Steves Switzerland written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross the Alps in a cable car, cruise Lake Geneva, and tour a medieval château: with Rick Steves, Switzerland is yours to explore! Inside Rick Steves Switzerland you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Switzerland Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from bustling Zürich to the cozy small-town atmosphere of Appenzell How to connect with culture: Chat with friendly Swiss locals at a mountain retreat, swim in the alpine waters of the Aare River, and treat yourself to delicious cheese fondue Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax over wine and Swiss chocolate Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and mountain towns Detailed maps for exploring on the go Scenic railroad journeys such as the Golden Pass, Gotthard Panorama Express, Bernina Express, Glacier Express, and Chur Useful resources including a packing list, German, French, and Italian phrase guides, a historical overview, and recommended reading, plus tips for visiting Switzerland in the winter Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Zürich, Luzern, Central Switzerland, Bern, Murten, Avenches, Gimmelwald and the Berner Oberland, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Appenzell, Lausanne, Château de Chillon, Montreux, Gruyères, Lugano, Pontresina, Samedan, St. Moritz, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Switzerland.
Book Synopsis Metternich, the German Question and the Pursuit of Peace by : Barbora Pásztorová
Download or read book Metternich, the German Question and the Pursuit of Peace written by Barbora Pásztorová and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the large number of books and studies written about Metternich, there is still a period of his political career that scholars neglect to this day, the 1840s. This book offers an analysis of Metternich's German policy in the years 1840–1848 and thus fills a gap in Metternich studies. Analysing this period is important due to the fact that over the course of those less than nine years, Metternich lost his influence within the German Confederation. He represented a certain way of behaving – moderate, calm and reconciliatory – but it was an attitude which was rejected during the period of rising mass nationalism. Nevertheless, he continued to endeavour to steer this escalating nationalism, and by applying calming policies prevent it from causing armed conflicts in Europe. Since Metternich conceived the German Confederation at the Congress of Vienna in 1815 as one of the pillars of the European peace settlement, the issue is viewed from the perspective of European crises of the time, from the Rhine Crisis to the Swiss civil war. Similarly, it presents his policy in a broader context of economic and social history. The book follows revisionist research on Metternich and refutes some of the clichés still associated with his policy.
Book Synopsis Britain, Switzerland, and the Second World War by : Neville Wylie
Download or read book Britain, Switzerland, and the Second World War written by Neville Wylie and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a study of British policy towards Switzerland during World War II.
