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Deborah Cadbury
Deborah Cadbury is an award-winning British author and BBC television producer specialising in fundamental issues of science and history, and their effects on modern society. - Wikipedia
Queen Victoria's Matchmaking
Synopsis
An exploration of Queen Victoria's matchmaking exploits details how she used her grandchildren to further the influence of the British Empire, despite their own plans and the turmoil that rocked Europe starting in the nineteenth century.
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Frequently asked questions
What primary source material did the author use to research this book?
The author conducted extensive research within the royal archives located at Windsor Castle to reconstruct the family dynamics and political maneuvers described in the text [1.1.6].
How does this book connect to the broader history of the First World War?
It examines how the complex web of royal marriages intended to secure peace ultimately failed, as the Queen's grandchildren found themselves on opposing sides when the conflict erupted.