Twenty Years At Court: From The Correspondence Of Eleanor Stanley, Maid Of Honor To Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria, 1842-1862 (1916)

Twenty Years At Court is a historical book that provides a unique perspective on the life and times of Queen Victoria. The book is based on the correspondence of Eleanor Stanley, who served as a maid of honor to Queen Victoria from 1842 to 1862. The correspondence covers a period of twenty years and provides an intimate look into the daily life of the queen and the royal court.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of life at court. The chapters cover topics such as court etiquette, the queen's relationships with her family, and the political events of the time. The book also includes a number of illustrations and photographs, which help to bring the period to life.Throughout the book, Eleanor Stanley provides her own commentary on the events and people she encounters at court. Her writing is insightful and often humorous, providing readers with a unique perspective on the inner workings of the royal household. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy or the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.