Queen Victoria

5R Richard R. Holmes, London & Paris: Boussod Valadon & Co. 1897.

Notes

Queen Victoria by Richard R. Holmes is a biography that offers an in-depth exploration of the life and reign of Queen Victoria, who ruled over the British Empire from 1837 until her death in 1901. Holmes presents a detailed account of Victoria’s personal life, her marriage to Prince Albert, and her evolution from a young, inexperienced monarch to one of the most influential rulers in British history. The biography delves into her relationships with her family, her role as a mother, and her struggles with balancing the demands of monarchy with her private life. Holmes also highlights the political and social changes that occurred during her reign, including the expansion of the British Empire, the Industrial Revolution, and the evolution of modern British society.

Holmes’ portrayal of Queen Victoria emphasizes her strength of character, her dedication to duty, and her deep sense of responsibility as a monarch. It also explores her personal challenges, including her early years of isolation and the grief she experienced following the death of Prince Albert. The book sheds light on the complexities of Victoria’s reign, revealing the human side of a figure who became an enduring symbol of both the British monarchy and the Victorian era itself. Holmes’ biography is both a comprehensive historical account and a personal portrait of a woman who played a crucial role in shaping the history of the United Kingdom and the wider world.

Description

Crushed full red Morocco leather, 13 inches tall. Gilt borders on upper and lower boards with gilt ‘V. R.’ In the center of upper board. Five raised bands with gilt details along the spine with gilt lettering in the second and fourth compartment. Royal crowns in each other compartment as well. Gilt dentelles with marbled endpapers. One color plate and numerous monochrome full page illustrations. A couple ancient worm holes on the boards and slight foxing within. Otherwise pristine.