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Queen Victoria and the Discovery of the Riviera

By Nelson, Michael & Briggs, Asa

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Queen Victoria fell in love with the Riviera when she discovered it on her first visit to Menton in 1882. Her subsequent visits helped to transform the French Riviera, furthering its discovery by royalty and aristocrats. This book paints a charming portrait of Victoria and her dealings with officials, statesmen, and the constant stream of visiting crowned heads to the Riviera. Based on original research in the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle, the book includes first-time access to the Queen's journals.Read MoreRead Less

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ISBN
978-1-86064-646-1
Publisher
I. B. Tauris


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Reviewed on May 1, 2001

Victorian scholar Nelson has uncovered a rich store of information on Queen Victoria's many trips to the Riviera. These trips, beginning in 1882, popularized an area that had seen only slowly developing tourism in the 19th century. Following suit, crowned heads and European high flyers transformed the Riviera into a major vacation venue. Nelson ha...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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