Schloss in Bavaria
Schloss in Bavaria

Author: Susan Symons

Publisher:

Published: 2017-09-20

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780992801465

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Schloss is the German word for castle or palace. This book visits twenty-five beautiful schlosser (the plural of schloss) in Bavaria and tells the colourful stories of historical royal characters connected with them. The history of Bavaria is closely linked with the glamourous Wittelsbach royal family, who produced such well-known celebrities as Mad King Ludwig II. This book tells their enthralling story. It also discovers other Bavarian dynasties - which got fabulously rich from inventing the postal service; specialised in being elected as church princes; or whose smart marriage policy brought them numerous thrones... Bavaria is a beautiful part of Germany and a real joy to visit. In the days of the monarchy, Bavaria was a kaleidoscope of sovereign territories ruled by dukes, princes, and bishops. From Franconia in the north to the Alps in the south, the Bavarian countryside teems with their fascinating castles and palaces. The stories include the prince who sold his country and its people to Prussia; the princess who was expected to marry an emperor until he saw her little sister; the king of Bavaria who reigned the longest but who hardly ever appears in the history books; and the duke who has been called the Bavarian Henry VIII. The fairy-tale castles built by Ludwig II are visited by tourists from around the world, but other schlosser rarely see an English speaker. This book might encourage you to get off the beaten track and see these wonderful places yourself. Schloss in Bavaria is the author's fourth book about The Fascinating Royal History of German Castles. With over 100 illustrations and 14 family trees; it should appeal to anyone who likes history, sightseeing, or is interested in people's personal stories. The author's first three books, called Schloss, Schloss II, and Schloss III, are also available on Amazon.

German Castles and Palaces
German Castles and Palaces

Author: Klaus Merten

Publisher: Vendome Press

Published: 1999-12

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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This is the first book to explore scores of castles & palaces in Germany.

The Mystery of the Crystal Castle (Bavaria, Germany)
The Mystery of the Crystal Castle (Bavaria, Germany)

Author: Carole Marsh

Publisher: Gallopade International

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 0635068613

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Christina and Mimi are uber-excited to visit a famous castle in Germany. They call it the Crystal Castle. ÒI think it looks like a fairytale castle,Ó says Christina. Little does she know dark mystery's afoot! Grant and Papa are less excited. But that's until the Mystery Girl lands and they discover Octoberfest underway. And, yet, again: MYSTERY'S AFOOT! See if you can translate the German clues and figure out what's going on and why Grant is SNEEZING so much! And who is Jason Hewitt, anyway? An uber-adventure, for sure! Nothing is quite what it seems, it seems! Spooky! This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! Each mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, a scavenger hunt, online book club and activities. This book includes a map, inline glossary definitions, and lots more! This Carole Marsh Mystery has Accelerated Reader Reading Levels, Lexile Measures, Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Levels and Developmental Reading Assessments Levels.æ LOOK whatÍs inside this mystery - people, places, history and more! Places in Germany: Little Bavaria Inn - Bavarian Alps - Neuschwanstein Castle - Fairy Tale Road - RapunzelÍs Tower - Brothers Grimm Museum - Bavarian National Museum - Munich Airport - Georgia - Bremen - Hanau Educational Items: Oktoberfest traditions - Traditional German dress - German food - History and layout of Neuschwanstein - Caves in Neuschwanstein Castle - History of Fairy Tale Road - Falconry - History of the Bavarian National Museum - History of bicycles - Facts about Germany - Facts about Bavaria - Seatbelt safety - Traditional German tankards - The Black Death - The autobahn - Alpine horns - Traditional folk dancing - Seatbelt safety - Traditional German tankards - The Black Death - The autobahn - Alpine horns People: King Ludwig II, who built the castle - Grimm Brothers - Famous Germans - Brahms and Beethoven Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.4 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 126333 Lexile Measure: 680 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40

Castles of the World Coloring Book
Castles of the World Coloring Book

Author: A. G. Smith

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1986-01-01

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 0486251861

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Detailed drawings of 31 world-famous castles: Windsor, Edinburgh, Caernarvon, Krak des Chevaliers, Neuschwanstein, Pierrefonds, and more. Captions.

Dream Palaces
Dream Palaces

Author: Marc Walter

Publisher: Vendome Press

Published: 2004-10

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Throughout the 19th century, European royalty built extraordinary palaces to which they retreated from their "official" lives in St. Petersburg, Paris, Vienna, and elsewhere. This book offers a panorama of these fantastic estates, where leading architects, craftsmen, muralists, garden designers, and naturalists were employed at enormous expense to create a life of unsurpassed luxury. Many of the palaces are now legendary: Ludwig II's famous Neuschwanstein, which dominates the Bavarian Alps; the "Alexandra Cottage" of Peterhof, the gift of Nicholas I to his wife; the lovely Castle of Miramare built for the ill-fated Archduke Maximilian, the short-lived emperor of Mexico. The palaces are "romantic" in every sense, as creations of their time, and as places suffused with nostalgic memory. Author Jérôme Coignard provides a brief overview of each royal family and their palace's architecture and decoration, drawing on contemporary memoirs and letters. Marc Walter's color photographs are accompanied by period interior views, watercolors, and family photographs. With information on visiting hours and directions to each of the palaces, this book offers a private tour through the last courts of Europe.

Ludwig II
Ludwig II

Author: Desmond Chapman-Huston

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13:

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For this balanced and sympathetic biography, the author was given the complete freedom of the secret Archives of the Royal House of Wittelsbach.