Queen Victoria's matchmaking : the royal marriages that shaped Europe
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Published
New York : Public Affairs,, 2017.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
382 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : photographs, portraits ; 25 cm.
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Published
New York : Public Affairs,, 2017.
Format
Book
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
As her reign approached its sixth decade, Queen Victoria's grandchildren numbered over thirty, and to maintain and increase British royal power, she was determined to maneuver them into a series of dynastic marriages with the royal houses of Europe. Yet for all their apparent obedience, her grandchildren often had plans of their own, fueled by strong wills and romantic hearts. Victoria's matchmaking plans were further complicated by the tumultuous international upheavals of the time: revolution and war were in the air, and kings and queens, princes and princesses were vulnerable targets. Queen Victoria's Matchmaking travels through the glittering, decadent palaces of Europe from London to Saint Petersburg, weaving in scandals, political machinations and family tensions to enthralling effect. It is at once an intimate portrait of a royal family and an examination of the conflict caused by the marriages the Queen arranged. At the heart of it all is Victoria herself: doting grandmother one moment, determined Queen Empress the next.
Target Audience
Adult,Brodart.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cadbury, D. (2017). Queen Victoria's matchmaking: the royal marriages that shaped Europe (First U.S. edition.). Public Affairs, .
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cadbury, Deborah. 2017. Queen Victoria's Matchmaking: The Royal Marriages That Shaped Europe. Public Affairs.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cadbury, Deborah. Queen Victoria's Matchmaking: The Royal Marriages That Shaped Europe Public Affairs, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cadbury, Deborah. Queen Victoria's Matchmaking: The Royal Marriages That Shaped Europe First U.S. edition., Public Affairs, , 2017.
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