Not So Happily Ever After

Think history is boring? Then you've never met King Ludwig II, who inspired Walt Disney with his magnificent castle in the clouds. He ruled the German kingdom of Bavaria for twenty-two years, inspiring his people by his support for the arts. And yet, he rarely appeared in the capital or attended any government functions. He slept most of the day and stayed awake all night. He dined with his horse and waved pistols at servants. He created a fantasy world inside his castles, complete with caves and trap-door tables. To this day, no one is sure exactly what caused his untimely death in a lake.Who was this man: fairy tale king? Insane eccentric? His life path followed many twists and turns on its way to Not So Happily Ever After.