{"product_id":"curtain-down-at-her-majestys-the-death-of-queen-victoria-in-the-words-of-those-who-were-there","title":"Curtain Down at Her Majesty's: The Death of Queen Victoria in the Words of Those Who Were There","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe most powerful woman in the world, Victoria, ruled for over six decades and her death resulted in chaos, shock, and mass outpourings of grief across the world. Author and researcher Stewart Richards has delved through the archives to provide a definitive view of Victoria in her final days of illness, the immediate reaction to and aftermath of her death, and the state funeral on 2 February 1901. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 December 2018\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: The History Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictoria, the most powerful woman in the world, ruled for over six decades, witnessing her kingdom expand to become the largest empire in history. She oversaw significant societal changes and remarkable advancements in technology. Her reign was so long that many of her subjects had never known any other monarch. Therefore, the news of her death caused chaos, shock, and widespread sorrow across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order to provide a comprehensive account of Victoria's final days, author and researcher Stewart Richards has extensively researched the archives. His book, \"Curtain Down at Her Majestys,\" offers a detailed and captivating perspective on Victoria's illness, immediate reaction to her death, and the state funeral on February 2, 1901. The book is based on fascinating firsthand accounts, providing a unique insight into the events of those tumultuous few days and a profound understanding of the life and legacy of one of history's greatest monarchs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 388g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 162 x 24 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780750990622                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stewart Richards","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098481422586,"sku":"9780750990622","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/curtain-down-at-her-majestys-the-death-of-queen-victoria-in-the-words-of-those-who-were-there","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}