Memoir of Queen Adelaide, Consort of King William IV. by Dr. Doran

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Author Doran, Dr. (John), 1807-1878
Title Memoir of Queen Adelaide, Consort of King William IV.
Note Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Memoir of Queen Adelaide, Consort of King William IV." by Dr. Doran is a biography written during the Victorian era. The book offers an in-depth look at the life of Queen Adelaide, focusing on her role as the consort of King William IV and her experiences within the royal court, while highlighting the challenges she faced both personally and politically. The narrative aims to humanize the figure of Queen Adelaide, demonstrating her virtues, challenges, and the dynamics of her marriage to the king. The memoir chronicles Adelaide’s early life in Saxe-Meiningen, her marriage to William IV, and her subsequent experience as Queen Consort amidst a politically charged atmosphere marked by reform movements and public scrutiny. Dr. Doran details significant events, such as the royal wedding, her charitable pursuits, her relationship with the king, and the evolving perception of her public image as she navigated court politics and the pressures surrounding monarchy. The book portrays her as a devoted wife who compassionately supported her husband through his reign and sickness, while also addressing the societal challenges of her time, ultimately solidifying her legacy as a respected and charitable monarch despite the criticisms she faced. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
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EBook-No. 35182
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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