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      The Swan King: Ludwig II of Bavaria

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      "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 Richa...

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      Product ID:9781350143418
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Swan King
      Subtitle:Ludwig II of Bavaria
      Authors:Author: Christopher McIntosh
      Page Count:360
      Subjects:Biography: royalty, Biography: royalty, European history, History, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), European history, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Folklore, myths & legends, Germany, c 1800 to c 1900
      Description:"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.
      Imprint Name:Bloomsbury Academic
      Publisher Name:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2019-10-01

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      Weight396 g
      Dimensions198 × 129 × 25 mm