Schloss on the Rhine: The Fascinating Royal History of Castles and Palaces along the River Rhine

The Rhine is Germany’s most famous river. From the early days of tourism, the beauty and history of this river have inspired poets, painters, and musicians. Lord Byron immortalized his journey up the Rhine in poetry; J.M.W Turner filled his sketchbooks with picturesque Rhine views; Richard Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle of operas is set around old legends of the Rhine. The romantic image of the Rhine these and other artists portrayed have influenced generations of travellers. A Rhine cruise is probably on the wish list of very many tourists today.
Schloss is the German word for castle or palace. This book visits 25 castles and palaces on or near the Rhine and tells colourful stories of the historical royal characters connected with them. These royal stories include the warrior prince rewarded with fame and fortune for saving Europe from the Turks, but nevertheless felt he had failed in his life’s ambition; the princess who defied convention to leave royal life and set up home with a servant; the prince who won the love of a king’s daughter, but risked it all on the gamble for a throne; and the valuable pearl earrings sold by a princess in the seventeenth century to financethe renovation of her schloss that may now hang in the coronation crown of King Charles III.
Schloss on the Rhine is the latest book in the series on The Fascinating Royal History of German Castles and Palaces. With over 100 illustrations and 20 charts, map, and family trees, it should appeal to anyone who likes history or enjoys visiting castles and palaces. You may be inspired to go and see these fascinating buildings for yourself! The author’s other books, called Schloss, Schloss II, Schloss III, Schloss in Bavaria, Schloss in Baden-Württemberg and Schloss in Thuringia, are also available on Amazon.