Queen Victoria and the Discovery of the Riviera / Michael Nelson ; Foreword by Asa Briggs
by Nelson, Michael
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 1860646468
- ISBN 13
- 9781860646461
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London ; New York : I. B. Tauris, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Queen Victoria 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; 204 pages; Description: xiii, 204 p. , [25] p. Of plates : ill. (some col. ) ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-196) and index. Subjects: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 --Travel --France --Riviera. British --France --Riviera --History --19th century. Queens --Great Britain --Biography. Riviera (France) --History
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 155636
- Title
- Queen Victoria and the Discovery of the Riviera / Michael Nelson ; Foreword by Asa Briggs
- Author
- Nelson, Michael
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 4
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1860646468
- ISBN 13
- 9781860646461
- Publisher
- London ; New York : I. B. Tauris
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2001
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