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The Swan King: Ludwig II of Bavaria

by Christopher McIntosh · 1982

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Ludwig II, the so-called Mad King of Bavaria, was one of the most enigmatic figures of the 19th century. He has gone down in history for his patronage to Richard Wagner, and for the palaces he created.

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adult
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medium · 218 pages

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