Mrs gerald gurney (8 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the childhood of Queen Victoria, England's revered monarch. It unveils her early years at Kensington Palace, where she spent formative years under the watchful eyes of her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Kent. The author draws on exclusive letters and documents to trace her upbringing, education, and the political machinations that surrounded her life. The book explores the shaping of her character amidst family dynamics, royal protocols, and the pressures of her future role. It sheds light on the influences that molded her into the resilient and compassionate leader she would become. This insightful exploration provides a unique glimpse into the private world of the young Queen, offering a fresh perspective on her legacy and reign. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Good condition, Victoria's image as a child on front board has light marks to hair and her right shoulder, previous owner's inscription, shading on end papers, light wear and marks, corners lightly bumped.

xvi + 238pp + b/w front + 2p ads. Cloth baords, little scuffed, bumped and marked. Outer pages and page edges foxed. Inner hinge beginning to split. Inscription on blank end paper. 21x14cms.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First Edition. The Childhood of Queen Victoria by Mrs. Gerald Gurney is a sympathetic and engaging biographical study of the early life of Queen Victoria, tracing her upbringing from infancy to her accession to the throne in 1837. Drawing upon letters, diaries, and contemporary accounts, the author recreates the sheltered world of Kensington Palace, Victoria's close relationship with her mother, the Duchess of Kent, and the influence of the strict "Kensington System" under which the future queen was raised. The book offers a vivid portrait of the young princess before she became one of Britain's most famous monarchs, illuminating the experiences and character traits that shaped her later reign. First Edition.…