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 2: Against the World, 1780 - 1790 - A

[mildred_of_midgard]

Joseph (who died on the 20th) not wanting to frighten her by his looks and having the room badly illuminated is yet another heartbreaking detail.

It is. :( History as the most depressing fandom indeed.

Thank you for supplying the passage! (I was hoping to have read both volumes in full by now, but the 1720s took longer than expected--and still are, as I need to finish the Mecklenburg book--and I'm trying to stay focused on German this month. One day! In the meantime, I appreciate the excerpts and summaries. <3)