Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen (Vol. 1&2)
An Inspiring Biographical Account of Queen Victoria, One of the Greatest British Monarchs (Complete Edition)By Sarah Tytler
Length23h 31m
About this audiobook
In "Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen (Vol. 1&2)," Sarah Tytler offers a comprehensive biographical account that intricately weaves together the personal and public realms of Queen Victoria's life. Employing a narrative style rich in detail and historical context, Tytler delves into the complexities of the monarch's reign, emphasizing her relationships, the political landscape of the era, and the cultural transformations that shaped Victorian society. Tytler's adept use of vivid imagery and engaging prose illuminates the character of Queen Victoria, presenting her not just as a sovereign but as a woman confronting the challenges of her time. Sarah Tytler, a noted biographer and novelist of the late 19th century, was profoundly influenced by her own experiences in a rapidly changing Britain. Her scholarly pursuits and keen interest in women's roles in history enabled her to craft a nuanced portrayal of Victoria, reflecting broader themes of femininity and power. Tytler's background, including her connections to literary circles and her own societal observations, equipped her with a unique lens through which to appraise the Queen's legacy. For readers interested in the intersection of biography and history, Tytler's work is an invaluable resource. It not only enriches one's understanding of Queen Victoria as a pivotal figure but also serves as a mirror to the broader social dynamics of the Victorian era. This two-volume set is a must-read for scholars, historians, and anyone captivated by royal intrigue and the evolution of monarchy.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length23 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 16, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. SIXTY-THREE YEARS SINCE.
2CHAPTER II CHILDHOOD.
3CHAPTER III. YOUTH.
4CHAPTER IV. THE ACCESSION.
5CHAPTER V. THE PROROGUING OF PARLIAMENT, THE VISIT TO GUILDHALL, AND THE CORONATION.
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6CHAPTER VI. THE MAIDEN QUEEN.
7CHAPTER VII. THE BETROTHAL.
8CHAPTER VIII. THE MARRIAGE.
9CHAPTER IX. A ROYAL PAIR.
10CHAPTER X. ROYAL OCCUPATIONS.—AN ATTEMPT ON THE QUEEN'S LIFE.
11CHAPTER XI THE FIRST CHRISTENING.—THE SEASON OF 1841.
12CHAPTER XII. BIRTH OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.—THE AFGHAN DISASTERS.—VISIT OF THE KING OF PRUSSIA.—"THE QUEEN'S PLANTAGENET BALL."
13CHAPTER XIII. FRESH ATTEMPTS AGAINST THE QUEEN'S LIFE.—MENDELSSOHN.—DEATH OF THE DUC D'ORLEANS.
14CHAPTER XIV. THE QUEEN'S FIRST VISIT TO SCOTLAND.
15CHAPTER XV. A MARRIAGE, A DEATH, AND A BIRTH IN THE ROYAL FAMILY.—A PALACE HOME.
16CHAPTER XVI. THE CONDEMNATION OF THE ENGLISH DUEL.—ANOTHER MARRIAGE.—THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO CHATEAU D'EU.
17CHAPTER XVII. THE QUEEN'S TRIP TO OSTEND:—VISITS TO DRAYTON, CHATSWORTH, AND BELVOIR.
18CHAPTER XVIII. ALLIES FROM AFAR.—DEATH AND ABSENCE.—BIRTHDAY GREETINGS.
19CHAPTER XIX. ROYAL VISITORS.—THE BIRTH OP PRINCE ALFRED.—A NORTHERN RETREAT.
20CHAPTER XX. LOUIS PHILIPPE'S VISIT.—THE OPENING OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE.
21CHAPTER I. ROYAL PROGRESSES TO BURGHLEY, STOWE, AND STRATHFIELDSAYE.
22CHAPTER II. THE QUEEN'S POWDER BALL.
23CHAPTER III. THE QUEEN'S FIRST VISIT TO GERMANY.
24CHAPTER IV. RAILWAY SPECULATION—FAILURE OF THE POTATO CROP—SIR ROBERT PEEL'S RESOLUTIONS—BIRTH OF PRINCESS HELENA—VISIT OF IBRAHIM PASHA.
25CHAPTER V. AUTUMN YACHTING EXCURSIONS—THE SPANISH MARRIAGES—WINTER VISITS.
26CHAPTER VI. INSTALLATION OF PRINCE ALBERT AS CHANCELLOR OF CAMBRIDGE.
27CHAPTER VII. THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO THE WESTERN ISLANDS OP SCOTLAND AND STAY AT ARDVERIKIE.
28CHAPTER VIII. THE FRENCH FUGITIVES—THE PEOPLE'S CHARTER.
29CHAPTER IX. THE QUEEN'S FIRST STAY AT BALMORAL.
30CHAPTER X. PUBLIC AND DOMESTIC INTERESTS—FRESH ATTACK UPON THE QUEEN.
31CHAPTER XI. THE QUEEN'S FIRST VISIT TO IRELAND.
32CHAPTER XII. SCOTLAND AGAIN—GLASGOW AND DEE-SIDE.
33CHAPTER XIII. OPENING OF THE NEW COAL EXCHANGE—THE DEATH OF QUEEN ADELAIDE.
34CHAPTER XIV. PREPARATION FOR THE EXHIBITION—BIRTH OF THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT—THE BLOW DEALT BY FATE—FOREIGN TROUBLES—ENGLISH ART.
35CHAPTER XV. THE DEATHS OF SIR ROBERT PEEL, THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, AND LOUIS PHILIPPE.
36CHAPTER XVI. THE QUEEN'S FIRST STAY AT HOLYROOD—LIFE IN THE HIGHLANDS—THE DEATH OF THE QUEEN OF THE BELGIANS.
37CHAPTER XVII. THE PAPAL BULL—THE GREAT EXHIBITION.
38CHAPTER XVIII. THE QUEEN'S ACCOUNT OF THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION.
39CHAPTER XIX. THE QUEEN'S "RESTORATION BALL" AND THE "GUILDHALL BALL."
40CHAPTER XX. ROYAL VISITS TO LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER—CLOSE OF THE EXHIBITION.
41CHAPTER XXI. DISASTERS—YACHTING TRIPS—THE DEATH OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
42CHAPTER XXII. THE IRON DUKE'S FUNERAL.
43CHAPTER XXIII. THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON III. AND THE EMPRESS EUGÉNIE—FIRE AT WINDSOR—THE BIRTH OF PRINCE LEOPOLD.
44CHAPTER XXIV. THE EASTERN QUESTION—APPROACHING WAR—GROSS INJUSTICE TO PRINCE ALBERT—DEATH OF MARIA DA GLORIA.
45CHAPTER XXV. THE BATTLE OF INKERMANN—FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE—THE DEATH OF THE EMPEROR NICHOLAS.
46CHAPTER XXVI. INSPECTION OF THE HOSPITAL AT CHATHAM—VISIT OF THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF THE FRENCH—DISTRIBUTION OF WAR MEDALS.
47CHAPTER XXVII. DEATH OP LORD RAGLAN—VISIT OF THE QUEEN AND PRINCE ALBERT TO THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF THE FRENCH—FALL OF SEBASTOPOL.
48CHAPTER XXVIII. BETROTHAL OF THE PRINCESS ROYAL—QUEEN'S SPEECH TO THE SOLDIERS RETURNED FROM THE CRIMEA—BALMORAL.
49CHAPTER XXIX. DEATH OF THE PRINCE Of LEININGEN—BIRTH OF PRINCESS BEATRICE—BESTOWAL OF THE VICTORIA CROSS—INDIAN MUTINY.
50CHAPTER XXX. THE MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCESS ROYAL.
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