Authentic Elucidation of the History of Counts Struensee and Brandt, and of the Revolution in Denmark in the Year 1772 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Helfrich Peter Sturz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332200736 ISBN 13: 9780332200736

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Navigate a pivotal Danish revolution through clear, engaging historical analysis that shines a light on power, intrigue, and the people who shaped it.

This carefully translated work traces the 1770s Danish upheaval, focusing on the players who steered events at court and the public’s response. It presents a measured account of the motives, alliances, and consequences behind the revolution, offering context without sensationalism. The narrative helps readers understand how personal ambition and political pressure intersected to reshape a nation.

• Learn how Struensee and Brandt influenced royal affairs and policy during a time of great change
• See how court intrigue and public unrest interacted in a pre-modern state
• Explore the limits of power, reform, and the costs of political risk
• Follow the sequence of events from internal tensions to revolution and its aftermath

Ideal for readers of political history and readers seeking a grounded, documentary view of a watershed moment in Danish history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332200736
• ISBN 13: 9780332200736
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 312