'Prithee, nuncle,' the fool asks King Lear, 'tell me whether a madman be a gentleman or a yeoman?' 'A king,' Lear replies, 'a king!' A remarkable number of rulers throughout Europe have at various points in their lives been considered 'mad'. This unique and pioneering study traces the connections between madness and kingship from the early centuries of the Christian era to modern times. This provides, on the one hand, a fascinating analysis of the ways in which madness, interpreted broadly, has affected rulers in the past as well as dictators in the present and, on the other, an assessment of the impact that this has made on the peoples under their authority. The author cites examples ranging from the 'bewitched' Charles VI of France, whose fragility of mind was such that he believed for a time that he was made of glass and might break, to George III, whose 'peculiarity of constitution' baffled contemporaries; according to The London Chronicle, his illness 'was owing solely to his drinking the waters of Cheltenham'. King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the patron of Richard Wagner, was deposed on the basis of a medical report that pronounced the king to be 'in a very advanced state of insanity' which made him 'incapable of exercising government'. This is a theme that recurs throughout the book and leads the author to argue that mental health has played a determinant part in the making of history. The horrific manner in which this has been seen to take place in the twentieth century underlines the importance of this challenging and thought-provoking study to our understanding not only of history but also of contemporary politics. King Ludwig's medical report concluded: 'Gripped by the illusion that he holds absolute power in abundance . . . he stands like a blind man without a guide at the edge of an abyss.' In Shakespeare's King Lear blindness provided a means of insight. For the first time this volume offers an analysis of the actual consequences of the 'mad king' in the history of Europe.

The Madness of Kings: Personal Trauma and the Fate of Nations

GREEN, Vivian

Health, Fitness & Dieting

St.Martin's

'Prithee, nuncle,' the fool asks King Lear, 'tell me whether a madman be a gentleman or a yeoman?' 'A king,' Lear replies, 'a king!' A remarkable number of rulers throughout Europe have at various points in their lives been considered 'mad'. This unique and pioneering study traces the connections between madness and kingship from the early centuries of the Christian era to modern times. This provides, on the one hand, a fascinating analysis of the ways in which madness, interpreted broadly, has affected rulers in the past as well as dictators in the present and, on the other, an assessment of the impact that this has made on the peoples under their authority. The author cites examples ranging from the 'bewitched' Charles VI of France, whose fragility of mind was such that be believed for a time that he was made of glass and might break, to George III, whose 'peculiarity of constitution' baffled contemporaries; according to The London Chronicle, his illness 'was owing solely to his drinking the waters of Cheltenham'. King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the patron of Richard Wagner, was deposed on the basis of a medical report that pronounced the king to be 'in a very advanced state of insanity' which made him 'incapable of exercising government'. This is a theme that recurs throughout the book and leads the author to argue that mental health has played a determinant part in the making of history. The horrific manner in which this has been seen to take place in the twentieth century underlies the importance of this challenging and thought-provoking study to our understanding not only of history but also of contemporary politics. King Ludwig's medical report concluded: 'Gripped by the illusion that he holds absolute power in abundance . . . he stands like a blind man without a guide at the edge of an abyss.' In Shakespeare's King Lear blindness provided a means of insight. For the first time this volume offers an analysis of the actual consequences of the 'mad king' in the history of Europe.

Madness of Kings

History

World

Sutton Pub Ltd

Now in paperback, an examination of the ways in which the mental sickness of individual rulers has affected history, from the Roman emperors through to the present day. Originally published in 1993.

The Madness of Kings: Personal Trauma the Fate of the Nations

From Caligula to Stalin and beyond, this book offers a unique and pioneering look at the recurring phenomenon of the 'mad king' from the early centuries of the Christian era to modern times. The remarkable facts that emerge lead the author to contend that mental health has played a determinant part in the making of history, where private traumas provoke the public policies of deranged statesmen. This controversial study makes for fascinating reading; it also offers a challenging new perspective on our understanding both of history and contemporary politics.

The Madness of Kings

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

The History Press

Written from an objective historical perspective, A New History of Christianity provides the best readable yet scholarly one-volume account of Christianity from its origins to the present day.Chapters cover Christian beginnings, the growth of the early Christian communities, the character of the medieval Church, popular religion, the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Reformation, the early modern Church, the Church in the nineteenth century, the Church in war and peace, and the crisis of the modern Church

A New History of Christianity

Continuum

The Vegan Breakfast cookbook by Vivian Green is the first one of the 30+ Plant Based Diet Recipes (Tasty, Healthy, Amazing) collection. 34 recipes to kickstart your day are included, so you get all the energy you need every morning.  Split into 7 sections (Oatmeal, French Toast, Waffles, Pancakes, Not Eggs, Baked For Breakfast and Sandwiches).  You will fall in love for these delicious animal-free breakfasts such as: Grains of Paradise Pumpkin Explosion French Toast Chocolate Heart Attack Pancakes Million Dollar Tofu Scramble Kiss My Quiche recipe Espresso Glazed Donuts and much more! Vegan Breakfast will have you think outside of the box right after you're out of the bed. Get your copy today, and take a bite!

Vegan Breakfast: 30+ Tasty, Healthy, Amazing Vegan Breakfast Recipes To Kickstart Your Day (Amazing Vegan Recipes)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Main Courses & Side Dishes

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Vegan Sauce is the ideal companion book for all other releases of the Tasty, Healthy, Amazing collection by Vivian Green. Just like the previous ones, this fifth cookbook includes over 30+ animal-free, plant based recipes, split into 5 main sections: Salad Dressings, Pasta Sauce (Non Creamy), Pasta Sauce (Creamy), Tofu Toppers and Dessert Drizzles. Some of the sauces you will encounter include: <ul>
<li>999 Island</li> <li>Avocado Alfredo</li> <li>Meatless Meaty Meat Sauce</li> <li>Super Hot Jalapeno</li> <li>Kiwi With A Kick</li> <li>Chocolate Ganache</li>
</ul> As always you will find some of the greatest recipes veganized for maximum pleasure, and some fun along the way. Get your copy today!

Vegan Sauce: 30+ Tasty, Healthy, Amazing Vegan Sauce Recipes To Perfect Your Meals (Amazing Vegan Recipes)

The final vegan recipes cookbook by Vivian Green is all about Vegan Snack. Concluding the Tasty, Healthy, Amazing collection, this cookbook promises fun, fast and delicious recipes to share with your friends. Isn't that always better this way? The recipes are organized in 2 sections: Savory and Sweet. You will discover: Pizza Bites Hot Tomato Stacks Cilantro Crackers Pumpkin Hummus Choco Cherry Granola Basilic Basil Peaches Stay on top of taste, pleasure and get the cool and good vegan snacks whenever you need. Get your copy today!

Vegan Snack: 30+ Tasty, Healthy, Amazing Vegan Snack Recipes To Stay on Top (Amazing Vegan Recipes)

Vegetarian & Vegan

Beary Friends Goods Pocket Size Coloring Book: Mini Coloring Book for Teens and Adults

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Independently published

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