Publisher's Synopsis
The Queen's Doctor is a historical non-fiction book that tells the strange story of Johann Friedrich Struensee, a German physician who rose to power as the personal physician of Queen Caroline Matilda of Denmark in the late 18th century. Struensee quickly became the queen's confidant and lover, and eventually seized control of the Danish government, becoming a de facto dictator.The book explores Struensee's rise to power and his controversial reforms, which included abolishing torture and serfdom, and promoting religious tolerance and free speech. However, his radical policies and personal relationships ultimately led to his downfall, as he was eventually arrested, tried, and executed for treason.Author Robert Neumann provides a detailed account of Struensee's life, drawing on historical documents and personal correspondence to paint a vivid picture of the man and his times. The Queen's Doctor is a fascinating look at a little-known chapter in European history, and a compelling portrait of a man who dared to challenge the status quo.This is a new release of the original 1936 edition.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.
