Shooting Victoria: Madness, Mayhem, and the Rebirth of the British Monarchy
Paul Thomas Murphy
From a hunchbacked dwarf to a paranoid poet assassin, a history of Victorian England as seen through the numerous assassination attempts on Queen Victoria. During Queen Victoria's 64-year reign, no fewer than eight attempts were made on her life. Murphy follows each would-be assassin and the repercussions of their actions, illuminating daily life in Victorian England, the development of the monarchy under Queen Victoria and the evolution of the attacks in light of evolving social issues and technology.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionMajor | 2013 | Longlist | Official source |
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01 Central figures
- Queen Victoria90%
02 Central places
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- Victorian England70%
03 Suggested argument
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Assassination attempts on Queen Victoria illuminate the rebirth and development of the British monarchy while reflecting evolving social issues and technology across her reign.
Model confidence 55%
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30 / 100 academicSerious trade
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 72%.