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.