Becoming queen
Williams, Kate, 1974-2008
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Kate Williams begins by relating the heartbreaking story of Princess Charlotte, the Queen who never was, and her impact on the young Victoria. She 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.
Main title:
Becoming queen / Kate Williams.
Author:
Work:
Imprint:
London : Hutchinson, 2008.
Collation:
xviii, 414 p., [16] p. of plates : col. ill., ports. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 388-397) and index.
ISBN:
9780091794798 (hbk)
Dewey class:
941.081092
Language:
English
Subject:
Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817 -- Death and burialCharlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817 -- InfluenceVictoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 -- Childhood and youthPrincesses -- Great Britain -- BiographyQueens -- Great Britain -- BiographyGreat Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Succession
BRN:
376885