The Principal Speeches and Addresses of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort
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About this eBook
| Author | Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1861 |
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| Editor | Helps, Arthur, Sir, 1813-1875 |
| LoC No. | 14021083 |
| Title | The Principal Speeches and Addresses of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Principal Speeches and Addresses of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort" is a collection of significant speeches and addresses delivered by Prince Albert, written in the mid-19th century. This compilation aims to provide insight into the thoughts and character of the Prince Consort, emphasising his contributions to various humanitarian and social causes, particularly focusing on the improvement of the working and labouring classes. The opening of the volume serves as an introduction to the context and significance of the speeches included. It outlines the purpose behind the publication, highlighting the desire to commemorate the Prince's legacy and the impact of his words on political and social issues of the time. Additionally, it provides an early glimpse into the themes that will be explored throughout the collection, such as the importance of personal responsibility, the relationship between social classes, and the Prince's views on art and science, ultimately painting a portrait of a thoughtful and engaged royal figure who sought to foster progress and well-being in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc. |
| Subject | Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1861 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61205 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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