Victoria & Abdul : the true story of the queen's closest confidant
Basu, Shrabani2011
Books, Manuscripts
'Victoria & Abdul' examines how a young Indian Muslim came to play a central role at the heart of the empire, & his influence over Queen Victoria at a time when independence movements in the sub-continent were growing in force. Yet, at its heart, it is a tender love story between an ordinary Indian & his elderly queen.Subject: The story of Abdul Karim who became personal attendant and advisor to Queen Victoria. Their unconventional relationship lead to unrest in the royal household and the government.
Main title:
Victoria & Abdul : the true story of the queen's closest confidant / Shrabani Basu.
Author:
Imprint:
Stroud : History, 2011.
Collation:
286 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2010.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780752458533 (pbk)0752458531 (pbk)
Dewey class:
941'.081'092HI.1941.081HI.1/BAS
Local class:
HI.1/BAS
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1457846