Victoria The Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire by Julia BairdMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Every time I begin one of these big biography tomes I prepare myself for a huge (but hopefully enjoyable) slog.
Oddly enough, this wasn't the case at all here. The author does a great job filling the book with facts and keeping the reader interested throughout (despite a couple repetitions).
She is also careful not to draw too many hasty conclusions (on Queen Victoria or Prince Albert's sexual tendencies, for example), which many often like to do.
It is interesting to read about her relationship with Gladstone and Disraeli, not to mention the men 'helping' her after Albert's death.
Also interesting how progressive she was, except when dealing with women's rights. Especially odd given who she was and the power she wielded.
4.5 stars
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