Becoming Queen

Becoming Queen
Kate Williams
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NZ$ 29.99
Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 432pg
5 Mar 2009 UK
9780099451822
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Our perception of Victoria the Queen is coloured by portraits of her older, widowed self ' her dour expression embodying the repressive morality propagated in her time. But Becoming Queen reveals an energetic and vibrant woman, determined to battle for power. It also documents the Byzantine machinations behind Victoria's quest to occupy the throne, and shows how her struggles did not end when finally the crown was placed on her head. Laying bare the passions that swirled around the throne in the eighteenth century, Becoming Queen is an absorbingly dramatic tale of secrets, sexual repression and endless conflict. After her lauded biography of Emma Hamilton, England's Mistress, Kate Williams has produced a most original and intimate portrait of Great Britain's longest reigning monarch.
"The amazing untold story of Victoria before she was Queen ... Kate Williams reveals a passionate young woman beloved of her future subjects but at war with her family" Sunday Telegraph "Passionate, exuberant and entertaining, a treasure trove of royalty, intrigue and politics ... vividly and sensitively brings to life the girl who would become Queen" Simon Sebag Montefiore "This fresh and vivid portrayal of the young Queen Victoria is deserving of the highest praise. I cannot recommend it highly enough" Alison Weir, author of The Lady Elizabeth "Becoming Queen showcases an outstanding talent from whom we can expect much more" -- Matthew d'Ancona Spectator "History as exciting and tempestuous as you are ever likely to find" Country Life
Kate Williams has a BA from Oxford, an MA from University of London and a DPhil from Oxford. Her first book, England's Mistress, a biography of Emma Hamilton, was published to wide acclaim, and shortlisted for the Marsh Biography Award. She is also a lecturer and TV consultant, appearing on BBC and Channel 4 programmes to discuss her work, and lecturing to historical societies and groups. She lives in London. Her website is www.kate-williams.com
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780099451822
Published: 5 Mar 2009
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arrow Books
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 432
Dewey: 941.081092

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