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""Twenty Years At Court"" is a non-fiction book that presents the correspondence of Eleanor Stanley, who served as a maid of honor to Queen Victoria from 1842 to 1862. The book was published in 1916 and was edited by Eleanor Julian Stanley Long, who was the great-niece of Eleanor Stanley.The book provides a unique insight into the daily life of the royal court during the reign of Queen Victoria. Through Stanley's letters, readers get a glimpse of the queen's personality, her relationships with her family and staff, and the various events and ceremonies that took place at court.Stanley's letters also shed light on the social and political issues of the time, including the Irish famine, the Crimean War, and the debate over women's rights. The book includes a preface by the editor, as well as an introduction by Sir Sidney Lee, a renowned biographer and historian.Overall, ""Twenty Years At Court"" is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British monarchy during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781437358056
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 456
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. december 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x24x235 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 845 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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""Twenty Years At Court"" is a non-fiction book that presents the correspondence of Eleanor Stanley, who served as a maid of honor to Queen Victoria from 1842 to 1862. The book was published in 1916 and was edited by Eleanor Julian Stanley Long, who was the great-niece of Eleanor Stanley.The book provides a unique insight into the daily life of the royal court during the reign of Queen Victoria. Through Stanley's letters, readers get a glimpse of the queen's personality, her relationships with her family and staff, and the various events and ceremonies that took place at court.Stanley's letters also shed light on the social and political issues of the time, including the Irish famine, the Crimean War, and the debate over women's rights. The book includes a preface by the editor, as well as an introduction by Sir Sidney Lee, a renowned biographer and historian.Overall, ""Twenty Years At Court"" is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British monarchy during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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