thumb|292x292px|Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901. The Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's rule between 1837 and 1901 which signified the height of the British Industrial Revolution and the apex of the British Empire. Scholars debate whether the Victorian period—as defined by a variety of sensibilities and political concerns that have come to be associated with the Victorians—actually begins with the passage of the Reform Act 1832. The era was preceded by the Regency era and succeeded by the Edwardian period. Victoria became queen in 1837 at age 18. Her long reign saw Britain reach the zenith of its economic and political power, with the introduction of steam ships, railways, photography and the telegraph. Britain again remained mostly inactive in Continental politics.
thumb|292x292px|Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901 The Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's rule between 1837 and 1901 which signified the height of the British Industrial Revolution and the apex of the British Empire Scholars debate whether the Victorian period—as defined by a variety of sensibilities and political concerns that have come to be associated with the Victorians—actually begins with the passage of the Reform Act 1832 The era was preceded by the Regency era and succeeded by the Edwardian period Victoria became queen in 1837 at age 18 Her long reign saw Britain reach the zenith of its economic and political power with the introduction of steam ships railways photography and the telegraph Britain again remained mostly inactive in Continental politics