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Queen Victoria and the Discovery of the Rivieraby Michael Nelson
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Book DescriptionI. B. Tauris. Used - Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! Book summaryThough Queen Victoria was sovereign over a sprawling empire, she preferred the French Riviera to all other vacation spots. This study watches her whiling away away the hours there among a select company of fallen monarchs and local fishermen.Media Reviews"Michaek Nelson presents a fine-focus picture of these adventures in QUEEN VICTORIA AND THE DISCOVERY OF THE RIVIERA...." -- E. S. Turner, Times Literary Supplement Publisher NotesThe Queen fell in love with the Riviera when she discovered it on her first visit to Menton in 1882. Her subsequent visits helped to transform the French Riviera, furthering its discovery by royalty and aristocrats. This book paints a charming portrait of Victoria and her dealings with officials, statesmen, and the constant stream of visiting crowned heads to the Riviera. Based on original research in the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle, the book includes first-time access to the Queen's journals. Other Recommended Books
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