- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd; New edition edition (21 Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0750922923
- ISBN-13: 978-0750922920
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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- #29 in Books > History > Britain & Ireland > British Heads of State > Victoria
- #82 in Books > Biography > British Royalty > Victoria
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Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84) is considered by many to have been the most intelligent and probably the most interesting of Queen Victoria's four sons. He was the youngest and a strong-willed, attractive character, with an immense thirst for life. He was also, however, the first royal haemophiliac and suffered continual ill health: he was also an epileptic. In this biography of Leopold, the author reveals a human story which also touches on the wider worlds of late 19th-century Oxford and of literature, art and politics in the Victorian period. In particular, it examines the question of haemophilia and the royal family from a new angle, at the first appearance of the condition. When did the Queen and Prince Albert realize that their son was ill and how much did they understand of his illness? The book also presents a full and balanced picture of Leopold's relationship with his mother and his struggle to assert his independence. Finally, it examines Leopold's life at Oxford, the varied and interesting friendships he developed there (with, among others, Lewis Carroll, John Ruskin and Oscar Wilde), his political views and the importance of his work as unofficial secretary to the Queen.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read several books about Queen Victoria and her family but have never got to know much about Prince Leopold's life and personality. I only knew him as the youngest son who suffered from haemophilia, the princess he married and his children. This book has revealed so much more to me, his friends, the frustrations he suffered when ill and his mothers lack of understanding. I particularly found the chapters that dealt with the brief spell of happiness he had when married very moving and it seemed such a shame that he died so suddenly.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The children of Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort have been treated unequally by biographers. Prince Leopold is probably the most "unknown" son of the couple. Therefore, it is refreshing that Charlotte Zeepvat has decided to raise the profile of this prince. You would not need to be a history buff to enjoy this book. You get a sense of the frustration that Leopold suffered and his attempt to live a more "normal" life, both free of molly-codling, illness and the royal way of life. I would recommend this book to you.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A thoroughly researched book and an excellent read! From other books on this subject Prince Leopold is often depicted as Queen Victoria's favourite son. This book gives the true picture, however, of an unhappy, epileptic, haemophiliac young man living as a virtual prisoner in a gilded cage, subject to his august mother's every whim and order. A picture of a thoroughly miserable, wretched Royal existence emerges. Leopold's romances with Lady Breadalbane and Princess Frederica could have given more space - one longs to hear more details, though the Prince's relationship with his siblings is dealt with in great detail. My only minor criticism is the dustjacket - with so many portraits and photographs at the author's disposal, I find her own drawings a rather self-indulgent and unnecessary touch. I think this book is a most welcome addition to the library of all Queen Victoria devotees!
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This is a superbly researched book that is a lively and interesting read. Not only is it historically correct but there is a thorugh understanding of how people felt. Read more
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The best of the lot had to go first
The best of the lot had to go first - this line said after the death of Princess Diana came into my mind when reading the biographie on Prince Leopold. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2004 by Amelrode
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