The Visit of the Royal PhysicianWhen Christian VII, young, mad and highly impressionable, assumes the Danish throne, many seek to control the new king, capitalizing on his mental frailty to advance their own interests. Two men stand out: Struensee, the court physician and Guldberg, the religious fanatic. |
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... rumour . People had maliciously interpreted his unassuming appearance - the same appear- ance that in the end was corrected and enhanced , with the help of artists , after he seized power in 1772. According to the rumour , when he was ...
... rumour . People had maliciously interpreted his unassuming appearance - the same appear- ance that in the end was corrected and enhanced , with the help of artists , after he seized power in 1772. According to the rumour , when he was ...
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... rumour of his " operation " : he could not get rid of it until he came to power and no longer appeared insignificant . He knew that the assertion that he had been " cut " affected everyone with a feeling of discomfort . He had learned ...
... rumour of his " operation " : he could not get rid of it until he came to power and no longer appeared insignificant . He knew that the assertion that he had been " cut " affected everyone with a feeling of discomfort . He had learned ...
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... rumours . " " What rumours ? ” asked Rantzau , now very cold and on his guard . " You know very well what rumours . " Guldberg looked at him with his calm wolf eyes , and for a moment felt something like triumph . Only the most ...
... rumours . " " What rumours ? ” asked Rantzau , now very cold and on his guard . " You know very well what rumours . " Guldberg looked at him with his calm wolf eyes , and for a moment felt something like triumph . Only the most ...
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PART | 1 |
The English Child | 43 |
The Sovereign of the Universe | 58 |
Copyright | |
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