
TENNYSON.
TENNYSON. - PREFACE.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
This compact biography paints a vivid picture of the woman who ruled Britain for more than six decades. It begins with Victoria’s childhood under the watchful eye of her mother‑the‑Duchess of Kent and her governess, Fräulein Lehzen, tracing the moment she learned she was next in line. The narrative then follows her early marriage to Prince Albert, showing how their partnership blended personal affection with a shared sense of duty, and sets the stage for a reign that would witness unprecedented change.
The book explores the sweeping transformations of the Victorian era—railways stitching the nation together, steam power reshaping industry, and the telegraph shrinking distances across a growing empire. While charting these public advances, it also reflects on Victoria’s private life, her role as mother and queen, and the moral tone that many of her contemporaries admired. Readers gain a clear sense of how her steady presence helped steer Britain through a time of scientific discovery, social reform, and expanding global influence.
Full title
Queen Victoria Story of Her Life and Reign, 1819-1901 Story of Her Life and Reign, 1819-1901
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (211K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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