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The Queen's Doctor - Robert Neumann - Bog

- Being the Strange Story of the Rise and Fall of Struensee, Dictator, Lover and Doctor of Medicine

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The Queen's Doctor is a historical non-fiction book written by Robert Neumann. It tells the story of Johann Friedrich Struensee, a German doctor who rose to power as the personal physician of King Christian VII of Denmark in the late 18th century. Struensee soon became the lover of the queen, Caroline Matilda, and used his influence to implement progressive reforms in Denmark, including the abolition of torture and serfdom.However, Struensee's reforms and his relationship with the queen were met with opposition from the conservative nobility and the clergy. He was eventually arrested, tried for treason, and executed. The book explores the complex political and personal relationships of the time and provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Danish court during this tumultuous period.Neumann's writing is engaging and informative, drawing on a wealth of historical sources to create a compelling narrative. The Queen's Doctor is a fascinating account of a little-known figure in European history, and will appeal to anyone interested in politics, medicine, or the lives of the rich and powerful in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781436694247
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 408
  • Udgivet:
  • 13. juni 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x27 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 767 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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The Queen's Doctor is a historical non-fiction book written by Robert Neumann. It tells the story of Johann Friedrich Struensee, a German doctor who rose to power as the personal physician of King Christian VII of Denmark in the late 18th century. Struensee soon became the lover of the queen, Caroline Matilda, and used his influence to implement progressive reforms in Denmark, including the abolition of torture and serfdom.However, Struensee's reforms and his relationship with the queen were met with opposition from the conservative nobility and the clergy. He was eventually arrested, tried for treason, and executed. The book explores the complex political and personal relationships of the time and provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Danish court during this tumultuous period.Neumann's writing is engaging and informative, drawing on a wealth of historical sources to create a compelling narrative. The Queen's Doctor is a fascinating account of a little-known figure in European history, and will appeal to anyone interested in politics, medicine, or the lives of the rich and powerful in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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