Queen Victoria: The First Modern Monarch (Very Short History Book 13)

Queen Victoria was Britain's first truly modern monarch. She presided over a rapidly changing world that began with the era of the horse-drawn carriage and ended with the aeroplane. She sat on the throne longer than any other woman in history. Her persona was so enveloping that the period during which she held sway bears her name, and she restored some respect and credibility to the institution of the monarchy following the disastrous reign of her Royal uncles.

This very short history provides an insight into one of the most complex and destructive characters of world history, examining an individual who continues to fascinate historians up to the present day.

The Very Short History series gives the reader a clear, concise, and very short, account of the people and events that have shaped world history. Each book provides an entertaining and engaging narrative, allowing the reader to master the subject in the shortest time possible.