The Romance Of King Ludwig II Of Bavaria: His Relations With Wagner And His Bavarian Fairy Palaces (1901)

""The Romance of King Ludwig II of Bavaria"" is a historical book written by Frances A. Gerard in 1901. The book is a fascinating account of the life of King Ludwig II, who was the ruler of Bavaria from 1864 to 1886. The book explores the king's relationship with Richard Wagner, the famous German composer, and his obsession with building fairy-tale castles.The author provides a detailed account of the king's life, his childhood, and his ascension to the throne. The book also delves into the king's love for music and his close relationship with Wagner, who he supported financially and artistically. The author also explores the king's love life, his engagement to his cousin, and his rumored homosexuality.The book is particularly interesting for its detailed descriptions of the king's architectural projects, including the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, which was the inspiration for the Disney castle. The author provides a vivid account of the construction of the castle, the king's vision for it, and the impact it had on the surrounding area.Overall, ""The Romance of King Ludwig II of Bavaria"" is a fascinating historical account of a unique and enigmatic ruler. It offers an insight into the king's personal life, his artistic pursuits, and his legacy, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Bavarian history, architecture, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.