The Bavarian king Ludwig II became a legend during his lifetime. A refined connoisseur of art, a connoisseur of music and architecture, a lofty young man... Yes, it’s hard to imagine a less suitable candidate for the Bavarian throne — especially in an era of flourishing militant empires. The handsome Ludwig, more captivated by opera than by replenishing the treasury, himself doubted that he would live up to his father’s hopes and become a worthy successor. Meanwhile, having felt the thrill of the political game, Ludwig becomes a key figure in Bavarian history.