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Historian Christopher Clark Examines 19th Century Königsberg Scandal in New Publication

publication · 2026-03-24

Australian historian Christopher Clark, who teaches at Cambridge and specializes in Prussian history, has published a book examining a 19th century scandal in Königsberg. The work details a nationally-noticed defamation campaign that destroyed the careers of two dedicated pastors in a remote province. Clark, known for his fluency in German and global cultural expertise, presents this historical case from Prussia's past.

Key facts

  • Christopher Clark is an Australian historian specializing in Prussian history
  • He teaches at Cambridge University
  • His new book examines a 19th century scandal in Königsberg
  • The scandal involved a defamation campaign against two pastors
  • The case gained national attention in Germany at the time

Entities

Institutions

  • Cambridge University

Locations

  • Königsberg
  • Germany
  • Australia
  • Cambridge

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