Victoria the queen : an intimate biography of the woman who ruled an empire
(Audiobook CD)

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Raynor, Lucy, narrator.
Published
[Minneapolis, MN] : HighBridge Audio, [2016].
ISBN
9781681680743, 1681680742
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Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult AudiobooksBOCD B VICTORIAOn Shelf
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Published
[Minneapolis, MN] : HighBridge Audio, [2016].
Format
Audiobook CD
Physical Desc
17 audio discs (21.25 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
9781681680743, 1681680742
UPC
9781681680743

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Title from web page.
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Compact discs.
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Read by Lucy Rayner.
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A magnificent biography of Queen Victoria by International New York Times columnist Julia Baird. Drawing on previously unpublished papers, 'Victoria: The Queen' is a stunning new portrait of the real woman behind the myth - a story of love and heartbreak, of devotion and grief, of strength and resilience. When Victoria was born, in 1819, the world was a very different place. Revolution would begin to threaten many of Europe's monarchies in the coming decades. In Britain, a generation of royals had indulged their whims at the public's expense, and republican sentiment was growing. The Industrial Revolution was transforming the landscape, and the British Empire was commanding ever larger parts of the globe. Born into a world where woman were often powerless, during a century roiling with change, Victoria went on to rule the most powerful country on earth with a decisive hand. Fifth in line to the throne at the time of her birth, Victoria was an ordinary woman thrust into an extraordinary role. As a girl, she defied her mother's meddling and an adviser's bullying, forging an iron will of her own. As a teenage queen, she eagerly grasped the crown and relished the freedom it brought her. At twenty years old, she fell passionately in love with Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, eventually giving birth to nine children. She loved sex and delighted in power. She was outspoken with her ministers, overstepping boundaries and asserting her opinions. After the death of her adored Albert, she began a controversial, intimate relationship with her servant John Brown. She survived eight assassination attempts over the course of her lifetime. And as science, technology, and democracy were dramatically reshaping the world, Victoria was a symbol of steadfastness and security-queen of a quarter of the world's population at the height of the British Empire's reach.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Baird, J., & Raynor, L. (2016). Victoria the queen: an intimate biography of the woman who ruled an empire (Unabridged.). HighBridge Audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Baird, Julia and Lucy, Raynor. 2016. Victoria the Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire. HighBridge Audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Baird, Julia and Lucy, Raynor. Victoria the Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire HighBridge Audio, 2016.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Baird, Julia, and Lucy Raynor. Victoria the Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire Unabridged., HighBridge Audio, 2016.

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