The Empress Frederick Writes to Sophie Her Daughter: Victoria, Princess Royal and Later Queen of the Hellenes; Letters of German Royalty, 1889-1901 - Empress Victoria

Descriere The Empress Frederick Writes to Sophie Her Daughter: Victoria, Princess Royal and Later Queen of the Hellenes; Letters of German Royalty, 1889-1901 - Empress Victoria

\n \nThe letters of Empress Frederick shed light on German politics and society during the late 19th century, and the outlook Germany's royal family held on matters domestic and foreign.\n \nFamed for her charity work and promotion of social welfare, Victoria, Princess Royal - also styled as 'the Empress Frederick' - demonstrates a refined and sensitive soul. She is watchful and sensitive to political developments, both in Germany and elsewhere, and provides commentary and opinion on the events of her time. The letters were originally written in English - which is the language that Victoria and her daughter Sophie would habitually speak amongst themselves.\n \nThought lost amid the maelstrom of the Second World War, the letters of the Empress were salvaged by servants of a household ransacked during the conflict which devastated much of Europe. Thus, readers may gain insight into the period ranging from 1889 to 1901; these were the Empress's mature years, wherein her wisdom and eloquence was at its height. Her views upon the retirement of Chancellor Bismarck, the rising ambitions of the headstrong Kaiser Wilhelm II, the elderly Queen Victoria of England, and others, are candidly spoken about. The book concludes on a tragic note; in great pain from the advanced stages of cancer, the Empress struggles to correspond with her beloved daughter, but nevertheless makes the greatest effort to do so.\n

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Pantianos Classics

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ENSTK

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9781789872040

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1

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