A Desperate Government Plot
Fearing that Ludwig’s spending and erratic behavior would lead to a national crisis, his ministers began to plot his removal. They gathered evidence of his supposed madness and sought to have him declared unfit to rule. This secretive plot culminated in Ludwig’s deposition, a move that shocked the king and sent him spiraling into despair.
A Desperate Government Plot
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A King’s Final Days
In the final months of his reign, Ludwig became increasingly paranoid, fearing that his ministers were plotting against him. His suspicions were not unfounded, as his government had already begun gathering evidence to have him declared insane. Despite his attempts to resist, Ludwig was powerless to stop the forces closing in around him.
A King’s Final Days
