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A man of wildly eccentric temperament and touched by a rare, imaginative genius, Ludwig II of Bavaria is remembered both for his patronage of Richard Wagner and for the fabulous palaces he created. In realising his fantasies, he created a ferment of creativity among artists and craftsmen, while his neglect of Bavaria's political interests made him powerful enemies. At the age of 40, declared insane in a plot to depose him, Ludwig died in mysterious circumstances. McIntosh presents new conclusions on the more uncertain aspects of Ludwig II's life including his homosexuality, his supposed madness, and the mystery of his death.
Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2012
Author: Christopher McIntosh