TITLE:
Prince Albert, his life and work / Hermione Hobhouse.
Publication Date:
1983
Publication Information:
London : H. Hamilton,
Physical Description:
x, 182 p. : col.. ill., facsims., ports.
Geographic Term:
Bibliography Note:
Bibliography: p. 179-181.
Summary:
Illustrated book tells the story of Prince Albert's life with particular reference to his work. It shows him as family man, private collector, patron, landowner, and private secretary to his wife, Queen Victoria. He was passionately interested in education - in the arts and the sciences - and his enthusiasm for reform extended to the army, the universe, the universities, learned societies and housing and conditions of ordinary families.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780241111420
9780241111499
General Note:
"Published to coincide with the Exhibition, Prince Albert: his life and work, held at the Royal College of Art, London, in 1983/1984 and sponsored by the Observer with Midland Bank Group."
