08.22.2017 - By Professor Rab Houston
This week, we continue the story of John Philip, a humble legal clerk who lived in a world of fantasy, delusion, and obsession. This week, we try to understand his thought processes, and what those around him made of them.
IMAGE: Portrait of Robert Fergusson (1750-1774). Painting by Alexander Runciman (1736-1785). Credit: De Agostini Picture Library / Universal Images Group, Rights Managed / For Educational Use Only