A Little Ludwig Goes a Long Way

A smattering of opinions on technology, books, business, and culture. Now in its 4th technology iteration.

Ludwig II of Bavaria, the Swan King

22 September 2004

Just finished this bio of Ludwig II. Probably mostly of interest to folks with my name and heritage (tho my ancestors left Germany long before the events of Ludwig II’s life), but it was pretty fascinating. His patronage of Wagner, of architecture, his erratic behaviour, the plot against him, his mysterious death – a lot of interesting threads. I’m more motivated to visit Bavaria now…