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The Life of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort

The Life of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort

Theodore Martin

Paperback

Historical FiguresGeneral SociologyBritish History

ISBN10: 9353604680
ISBN13: 9789353604684
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 30 2019
Pages: 550
Weight: 1.52
Height: 1.23 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Prince Albert reshaped the idea of monarchy for the modern age. One man changed a monarchy. In this landmark Victorian royal biography, Sir Theodore Martin traces the life and influence of the Prince Consort from his early promise to his central place beside Queen Victoria. Written by a contemporary intimately connected with the court, this royal consort biography offers a richly detailed portrait of character, marriage, duty and statesmanship, revealing how Albert helped steer British royal family history through a time of intense political, social and industrial change. As a classic Victorian biography edition, it situates the private man within the public story of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, set against the wider currents of Victorian era Britain and the 19th century United Kingdom. Long regarded as the complete Prince Albert biography of its age, it remains essential British monarchy nonfiction: a vivid, authoritative companion to any Queen Victoria biography and a foundational study for understanding the modern crown. Equally rewarding for British history students and for Victorian history researchers and general readers, it speaks to anyone fascinated by power, partnership and the making of constitutional monarchy. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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