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Shooting Victoria : madness, mayhem, and the rebirth of the British monarchy Cover Image Book Book

Shooting Victoria : madness, mayhem, and the rebirth of the British monarchy / Paul Thomas Murphy.

Murphy, Paul Thomas, 1957- (Author).

Summary:

During Queen Victoria's 64-year reign, no fewer than eight attempts were made on her life. Murphy follows each would-be assassin and the repercussions of their actions, illuminating daily life in Victorian England, the development of the monarchy under Queen Victoria, and the evolution of the attacks in light of evolving social issues and technology.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1605983543 (hbk.)
  • ISBN: 9781605983547 (hbk.)
  • Physical Description: xi, 669 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: 1st Pegasus Books cloth ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Pegasus Books, 2012.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 641-658) and index.

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Subject: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 > Assassination attempts.
Monarchy > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Great Britain > Social conditions > 19th century.
Great Britain > History > Victoria, 1837-1901.
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1837-1901.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Burlington Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Burlington Public Library 941.081 MURPHY 2012 39851001147819 Non-fiction Copy hold Available -

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