Queen Victoria: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of an Empire (A Captivating Guide to the Queen of the United Kingdoms of Great Britain)

In the age of exploration, the british began building an enormous and highly profitable foreign empire. While the british empire initially lagged behind other european powers such as spain and portugal, it still managed to colonize the new world and discover highly-lucrative trade routes.British colonies could be found on virtually any continent. For decades, colonialism was painted as the duty of the more advanced european civilizations. However, a darker truth lurked under the surface. Find out how britain invaded, colonized, and ruled almost a quarter of the world’s land mass.A few areas of major discussion are:•The queen’s domestic and foreign policies•Her relationships with her husband and children•Assassination attempts on her life•Major conflicts during her reign•The queen’s time with john brown•The queen’s golden and diamond jubilees•And much more!Step into the remarkable life of queen victoria, the monarch who shaped a century and left an enduring mark on the british empire. This definitive biography chronicles her journey from a sheltered princess raised under the strict kensington system to a commanding queen who reigned for over sixty-three years.Explore victoria's deep love for prince albert, her evolution as a mother and leader, and her influence during pivotal moments in history like the crimean war and the great exhibition. With insight into her personal struggles, political triumphs, and unwavering dedication to duty, this book offers an intimate portrait of a woman who became the face of an era.