| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
382 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : photographs, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-369) and index. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Contents |
Part one: Vain the ambition of kings 1887-1891. Prologue -- "A good sensible wife" -- Vicky and Frederick -- Ella and Sergei -- Alix and Eddy -- Eddy and Hélène -- Eddy and May -- Part two: The high summer of royalty 1892-1901. -- George and Missy -- Missy and Ferdinand -- George and May -- Nicholas and Alix -- Ena and Alfonso -- The fall. |
| Subject |
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901.
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Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 -- Family.
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| Subject(S) |
Marriages of royalty and nobility -- Europe -- History -- 19th century.
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Marriages of royalty and nobility -- Europe -- History -- 20th century.
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Biographies.
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| Added Title |
Royal marriages that shaped Europe |
| ISBN |
9781610398466 (hardcover) |
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1610398467 (hardcover) |
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