Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark and Norway, from Family Documents and Private State Archives; In 3 Volumes (Paperback)


This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIII. THE CABINET MINISTEB. BIRTH OP A PRINCESS THE CABINET MINISTER THE LEX REGIA GENERAL DISSATISFACTION THE NEW COUNTS--STRUENSEE's COAT OF ARMS FOREIGN AFFAIRS A FAVOURITE HAS NO FRIENDS THE GERMAN GRIEVANCE A DANGEROUS FOE INGRATITUDE OF BRANDT RETURN OF REVER DIL ARRIVAL AT COURT HOMICIDAL MANIA THE KING OF PRUSSIA HABITS OF THE COURT THE PRINCE ROYAL. The court remained till June 6 at the palace of Christiansborg. The festivities that took place here were all arranged by Brandt, who felt quite in his element while doing so, and never displayed any inclination to interfere in affairs of state. But Struensee demanded resolution, even in court matters, and acted on the principle that, if a man wanted to reform an intriguing court, it could not be effected with paternal indulgence. Still he was frequently obliged to give way. At the small court balls, natural merriment at first prevailed, until a dancing-master, favoured by the Countess Holstein, introduced pomp and art. That she was able 1771 Bbandt's Duties. 343 to effect this, although the king and queen did not care for formal dances, was ascribed to the power which she possessed over Brandt. As regards the theatre, both the king and queen preferred comedies to tragedies, and Struensee demanded that their Majesties' wishes should be carried out; more especially, as there were no good tragic actors. He was also of opinion that the cheapest troupe of comedians was the best, and that the music required at the performances could be entrusted to the regimental bands. Brandt, on the contrary, entertained different views: he wished to introduce another and purer taste at court, and did not like to run the risk of being laughed at by foreign guests at court festivities. This was allowed him, on con...

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIII. THE CABINET MINISTEB. BIRTH OP A PRINCESS THE CABINET MINISTER THE LEX REGIA GENERAL DISSATISFACTION THE NEW COUNTS--STRUENSEE's COAT OF ARMS FOREIGN AFFAIRS A FAVOURITE HAS NO FRIENDS THE GERMAN GRIEVANCE A DANGEROUS FOE INGRATITUDE OF BRANDT RETURN OF REVER DIL ARRIVAL AT COURT HOMICIDAL MANIA THE KING OF PRUSSIA HABITS OF THE COURT THE PRINCE ROYAL. The court remained till June 6 at the palace of Christiansborg. The festivities that took place here were all arranged by Brandt, who felt quite in his element while doing so, and never displayed any inclination to interfere in affairs of state. But Struensee demanded resolution, even in court matters, and acted on the principle that, if a man wanted to reform an intriguing court, it could not be effected with paternal indulgence. Still he was frequently obliged to give way. At the small court balls, natural merriment at first prevailed, until a dancing-master, favoured by the Countess Holstein, introduced pomp and art. That she was able 1771 Bbandt's Duties. 343 to effect this, although the king and queen did not care for formal dances, was ascribed to the power which she possessed over Brandt. As regards the theatre, both the king and queen preferred comedies to tragedies, and Struensee demanded that their Majesties' wishes should be carried out; more especially, as there were no good tragic actors. He was also of opinion that the cheapest troupe of comedians was the best, and that the music required at the performances could be entrusted to the regimental bands. Brandt, on the contrary, entertained different views: he wished to introduce another and purer taste at court, and did not like to run the risk of being laughed at by foreign guests at court festivities. This was allowed him, on con...

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General Books LLC

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February 2012

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February 2012

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246 x 189 x 5mm (L x W x T)

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Paperback - Trade

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102

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978-1-235-74484-6

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9781235744846

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1-235-74484-1



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