The Swan King - Ludwig II of Bavaria (Paperback)

"The Swan King" is the biography of one of the most enigmatic figures of the 19th century, described by Verlaine as 'the only true king of his century'. 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 which he created as part of a dream-world to escape the responsibilities of state. In realization of his fantasies, he created a ferment of creativity among artists and craftsmen, while his neglect of Bavaria's political interests made powerful enemies among those critical of his self-indulgence and excesses. At the age of 40, declared insane in a plot to depose him, Ludwig died in mysterious circumstances.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2019
Authors:	Christopher McIntosh
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	360
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-14341-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Royalty Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Biography > Royalty Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Promotions
LSN:	1-350-14341-3
Barcode:	9781350143418

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