Nursery Rhymes and Alphabets. 0701: Anon., The Royal Alphabet of Kings and Queens
| Author: |
Anon. |
| Title: |
The royal alphabet of kings and queens |
| Cat. Number: |
0701 |
| Date: |
No date but 1837-1848 |
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| Pub. Place: |
London |
| Publisher: |
Joseph Cundall, Hailes Juvenile Library |
| Price: |
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| Pages: |
1 vol., 70pp. |
| Size: |
17 x 11 cm |
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Introductory essay
Although undated, this Royal Alphabet of Kings and Queens probably dates from some time between the ascension of Queen Victoria in 1837 and the deposition of King Louis Philippe of France in 1848, for both of these monarchs are figure in the book. There is, perhaps, just a hint that Louis Philippe's reign is slightly precarious: 'Unmoved by danger, calmly he pursues / His beneficial plans, and peaceful views.' (Louis Philippe)
Most of the monarchs included in the book are described with reverence and admiration. A few, Xerxes for example, are condemned. Napoleon, one might think, is treated respectfully for such an enemy of Britain, especially when compared with Cromwell. The unremarkable reign of William IV is distinguished mostly, the reader is told, for the Act abolishing which he signed.
