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