Queen Victoria and the European Empires by John Van Der Kiste (2016, Hardcover)

176 pages in English with Endnotes, a Bibliography, Index and a generous amount of photos and illustrations. The book describes Queen Victoria’s personal and political ties with the Emperors and Empresses of France, Germany Austria and Russia. Her close family ties and personal bonds were a factor in her ability to communicate with European monarchs. John Van der Kiste is known for his meticulous research and clear writing, this book is a welcome addition to our knowledge of Victoria and her contemporaries.