Queen Victoria
Great Expectations was set in the period of time when Queen Victoria ruled England. She is credited with beginning and expanding industrial ideas throughout England and the world. She ruled from 1837 to 1901 when she died. Her lengthy rule is the longest time any monarch has ruled in British history. She also was very big in military movements, as she expanded the British empire by conquering lands such as India. For conquering that land, Queen Victoria also went by the title, Empress of India. Her reign brought revolution and conflict but it also brought many advancements that have influenced government and military today. Her expansion in industry is a big contribution to inventions of all types. Her death in 1901 marked the end of an interesting and influential in both British and World History.