The Queen's Doctor: Being The Strange Story Of The Rise And Fall Of Struensee, Dictator, Lover And Doctor Of Medicine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163163566)

The Queen's Doctor is a historical non-fiction book written by Robert Neumann. The book tells the fascinating story of Johann Friedrich Struensee, a German physician who became the personal physician of King Christian VII of Denmark in the late 18th century. Struensee quickly rose to power and became the de facto ruler of Denmark, implementing sweeping reforms that modernized the country and earned him many enemies.The book explores Struensee's life and career, from his humble beginnings as a country doctor to his meteoric rise to power as the Queen's lover and advisor. Neumann delves into the complex political and social issues of the time, including the tensions between the nobility and the rising middle class, and the struggle for power between various factions at court.The Queen's Doctor is a gripping tale of ambition, love, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Europe. Neumann's vivid prose and meticulous research bring Struensee and his world to life, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, or medicine.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.

Author: Robert Neumann
ISBN-10: 1163163562
ISBN-13: 9781163163566
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 408
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d