18th-Century Characters, Including Frederick the Great, Discussion Post 33

[cahn]

And, I mean, it doesn't have to be just 18th century characters, either!

(also, waiting for Yuletide!)

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Re: Derek Beales: Joseph II, Volume 1: In the Shadow of Maria Theresia 1741 - 1780

[mildred_of_midgard]

"(S)he had been a bulwark on which he needed to lean even while he was pummelling it with his fists."

Yes, I loved that description! It seems to have been quite accurate, at least based on what I've managed to glean from Beales so far.

Every minute I think I ought to be sending her some packets or going to see her myself.

:'-(