Christopher Clark and A Scandal in Königsberg
Königsberg 1835: Behind the calm façade of peace, fear is brewing. In his new narrative non-fiction work A Scandal in Königsberg, bestselling author Christopher Clark (“Iron Kingdom”, “The Sleepwalkers”) whisks us back to the early 19th century, into a world full of intrigue and treachery. In the late 1830s, Königsberg, a sleepy small town and one-time home of Immanuel Kant, provides the setting for a spectacular scandal that will lead to the downfall of two Lutheran priests. Sensational accusations and dark erotic secrets destroy the trust of the community and throw the Prussian authorities into turmoil. Clark writes skillfully about how religious zeal, sexual excess and human unpredictability cause the city to descend into chaos. A little-known episode from historic Prussia – and a scandal that shares surprising parallels with the present day. Host: Sonia Mikich
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Christopher Clark
Christopher Clark, born in 1960, is a professor of modern European… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Sonia Mikich
Sonia Mikich, born in Oxford in 1951, worked as a journalist,… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
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