A Faithful Narrative of the Conversion and Death of Count Struensee: Late Prime Minister of Denmark (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

D. Munter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332907317 ISBN 13: 9780332907314

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid, document-style narrative about power, loyalty, and a king’s peril, drawn from a historical indictment and trial.

This edition presents a closely argued historical account of Count Enevold Brandt and his circle, focusing on their actions toward King Christian VII and the crown. It centers on the events leading up to a dramatic royal crisis and the severe punishment that followed, framed by official inquiries and sworn testimony.

Written in the voice of a prosecutorial commission, the book lays out accusations, defenses, and the legal consequences in a way that reads like a contemporary court record. It offers insight into 18th‑century Danish politics, court intrigue, and the moral stakes of loyalty, ambition, and duty.

• Detailed portraits of the key figures and their relationships with the king and Struensee.
• Exploration of the charges, the verdict, and the prescribed penalties of high treason.
• Context on how political power, court factions, and royal favor shaped events.

Ideal for readers of historical nonfiction who want a focused, primary‑source‑style view of a pivotal Danish political episode.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332907317
• ISBN 13: 9780332907314
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324