Note 1 — Chapter XVIII · The Bavarian Troops Return to Munich—King Ludwig and the Crown Prince of Germany

Thanks to Ludwig II.’s obstinacy, his kingdom had formally received a special position. The new constitution granted Bavaria in a special paragraph1 the right to all the attributes which are considered as belonging to national independence: she retained, for instance, her own Minister of War, her own army, her own Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the right to independent diplomatic and consular services. The appearance of sovereignty was retained. But Ludwig’s burning desire to extend the frontiers of his kingdom had not been fulfilled. This circumstance was the cause, on his side, of much displeasure towards the Royal House of Prussia.