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Queen Alexandra: The First People's Princess

Queen Alexandra: The First People's Princess - Paperback

by Georgina Battiscombe
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Availability:In StockContributor:Georgina Battiscombe, Rosie HarteTheme:Chronological Period/19th Century, Cultural Region/BritishPublish date:8/18/2026Pages:336
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Dover PublicationsISBN-13:9780486856551ISBN-10:0486856550UPC:9780486856551Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, HistoryBook Subcategory:Royalty, EuropeBook Topic:Great BritainSize:9.00 x 5.90 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.613Product ID:SCQ1BAX0W7
Before Princess Diana captured hearts worldwide, there was Alexandra, Queen of the United Kingdom (1844-1925), the original "people's princess." Born in Denmark, partially deaf, and lovingly known as Princess Alix, Alexandra became a royal icon as the beloved wife of the philandering King Edward VII. Her influence on fashion was so significant that women began to emulate her distinctive limp, caused by an illness. Despite personal challenges, Alexandra captivated hearts, reshaping the crown and public alike with her ability to transform tradition, using photography to add a personal touch to motherhood, and earning profound admiration for her charitable works. In a story full of love and loss, triumph and heartbreak, Georgina Battiscombe explores the remarkable history of this forgotten queen whose legacy continues to echo through the ages and truly deserves recognition. Includes dozens of full-color photographs.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Dover PublicationsISBN-13:9780486856551ISBN-10:0486856550UPC:9780486856551Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, HistoryBook Subcategory:Royalty, EuropeBook Topic:Great BritainSize:9.00 x 5.90 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.613Product ID:SCQ1BAX0W7

Georgiana Battiscombe was a British biographer focusing on the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Deaf for most of her life, she found a kinship in the disabled Queen, which implored her to write this biography. Her other prominent works cover novelist Charlotte Mary Yonge, Catherine Gladstone, wife of Prime Minister William Gladstone, and English Churchman John Keble.

Rosie Harte is a historian, author, and digital storyteller exploring the drama, fashion, and politics of the past. A Cambridge graduate and published non-fiction writer, she brings history to life for modern audiences through compelling narratives and visually rich content.


Publisher: Dover Publications

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Georgina Battiscombe, Rosie Harte

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Georgina Battiscombe

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