Die Familie, die Bayern erfand: Das Haus Wittelsbach

The House of Wittelsbach is one of the oldest and most significant noble houses. For over 1000 years, its members have shaped the fate of Bavaria and Europe. The general public primarily thinks of the fairy-tale king Ludwig II, which is surprising, as the far-reaching family also produced two Holy Roman Emperors, one Holy Roman King, and six Bavarian Kings. The history of the Bavarian and Palatine Wittelsbachs tells exciting stories of outstanding men and women. It involves power, politics, and money, as well as love, betrayal, and sometimes even murder. Of course, we encounter Ludwig II and his grandfather Ludwig, but also his unfortunate brother Otto. We are captivated by female figures such as Elisabeth Stuart, Liselotte of the Palatinate, and the Sicilian Queen Marie Sophie. And we learn why the current Duke of Bavaria, Franz, actually has a claim to the English throne. The exciting and informative texts are illustrated with high-quality photographs and historical images.