Author Description
Definitive, concise, and very interesting...From William Shakespeare to Winston Churchill, the Very Interesting People series provides authoritative bite-sized biographies of Britain's most fascinating historical figures - people whose influence and importance have stood the test of time. Each book in the series is based upon the biographical entry from the world-famous Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. The Very Interesting People series includes the following titles: 1.William Shakespeare by Peter Holland 2. George Eliot by Rosemary Ashton 3. Charles Dickens by Michael Slater 4. Charles Darwin by Adrian Desmond, James Moore, and Janet Browne 5. Isaac Newton by Richard S.Westfall 6. Elizabeth I by Patrick Collinson 7. George III by John Cannon 8. Benjamin Disraeli by Jonathan Parry 9. Christopher Wren by Kerry Downes 10. John Ruskin by Robert Hewison 11. James Joyce by Bruce Stewart 12. John Milton by Gordon Campbell 13. Jane Austen by Marilyn Butler 14. Henry VIII by Eric Ives 15. Queen Victoria by K. D. Reynolds and H. C. G. Matthew 16. Winston Churchill by Paul Addison 17. Oliver Cromwell by John Morrill 18. Thomas Paine by Mark Philp 19. J. M. W.Turner by Luke Herrmann 20. William and Mary by Tony Claydon and W. A. Speck
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THE THESIS
This biography investigates the life and reign of Queen Victoria to determine her impact on the transformation of the British monarchy and the global reach of the Victorian era. The authors, H. C. G. Matthew and K. D. Reynolds, utilize their extensive expertise in British history to distill complex political and personal records into a focused narrative. By drawing upon the authoritative research found in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, they present a concise examination of Victoria's influence on nineteenth-century governance and social change. The text serves as a primary reference for understanding the monarch's role in shaping the modern British state.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological overview of Victoria's life from her childhood to her death in 1901.
- Analysis of the constitutional shifts that occurred during her long reign.
- Examination of the personal and political relationship between the Queen and Prince Albert.
- Insights into the expansion of the British Empire and the cultural identity of the Victorian period.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and historians frequently cite this work as a reliable and accessible entry point for students and general readers interested in British history. The prose is noted for its academic rigor while maintaining a brevity that makes it suitable for quick reference or introductory study.
Page Count:
120
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199534551
ISBN-13:
9780199534555
Biography
History
Non-Fiction
British History
Monarchy
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