Shooting Victoria

"Shooting Victoria" delves into the tumultuous history of Victorian England through the lens of the eight assassination attempts on Queen Victoria during her 64-year reign. Author Paul Thomas Murphy profiles the diverse would-be assassins—ranging from a hunchbacked dwarf to a paranoid poet-assassin—and explores their motivations against the backdrop of societal change and advancing technology. The book illustrates how these threats both challenged and ultimately revitalized the monarchy, highlighting Queen Victoria’s resilience and wit in a time when her reign faced significant opposition.