Queen Victoria's Children

Queen Victoria's Children covers familiar ground concerning Queen Victoria and her family with a particular emphasis on the rapport amongst the nine siblings and their differing relationships with their mother who clearly favoured some of her children over others. The author notes in the introductio......more

This was interesting. I'm not well versed enough on the history 9f this period to judge the accuracy of the history offered in this text. This is a quick, interesting, and light historical book.......more

I have struggled with how many stars to give this book and I decided on three. Due to its brevity, I was not expecting it go in depth so I am not critical of it for that. I did enjoy it because I learned a couple of things I did not know, even though I have read several books on Queen Victoria and h......more

An insightful look into the dynamics between Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and their nine children. It isn't too long or bogged down by unnecessary details or tangents which meant that it flew by.......more

I have tons of books on the British monarchy, more than a few with Queen Victoria and her family as subject. This one is very well written, very informative without being dull and long winded. It gives you the information you want without being boring. I thoroughly enjoyed it.......more