Год выпуска: 2007
Автор: Greg King
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Страниц: 352
ISBN: 9780470044391
Описание Power, pageantry, and pride Queen Victoria ruled the most powerful empire the world has ever seen, covering one fourth of the earth?s land surface, reigning over subjects on every continent, and exercising undisputed mastery of the oceans in between. She was the "Grandmother of Europe," with descendants occupying the thrones of half a dozen nations, and more to come. The very era in which she lived already bore her name. In June 1897, her proud and prosperous nation marked her sixtieth year on the throne of England with the most lavish display of pomp, circumstance, wealth, and affection in its history. Twilight of Splendor presents a breathtaking portrait of a sovereign and her empire at the height of their global power. Focusing on the spectacle of Queen Victoria?s Diamond Jubilee, it combines a thrilling account of that massive celebration with an intimate exploration of Victoria?s world—her splendid palaces and possessions, the grand banquets and balls she hosted,... |
