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What did Ludwig II generally prefer over state affairs?

  • Extravagant artistic and architectural projects

  • Military conquests

  • Economic reforms

  • Political negotiations

Answer

Ludwig II generally preferred extravagant artistic and architectural projects over state affairs. He was a patron of the arts and commissioned many elaborate castles and palaces, including Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee. These projects were extremely expensive and put a strain on the state treasury.
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