The study is a foundational investigation into a significant, almost forgotten piece of Munich's cultural history. The Nymphenburg Volksgarten, designed to accommodate up to 30,000 guests, was considered the largest entertainment establishment in the German Empire around the turn of the century. This book provides a detailed account of the tumultuous operational history of this complex enterprise, the diverse stationary entertainment offerings, the spectacular performances by sensational artists, and the reasons for the company's decline. The author places the Nymphenburg enterprise in a broader context in his richly detailed examination. Its ideological predecessors, the great traditional amusement gardens such as Vauxhall, Prater, Tivoli, and Lunapark, are thoroughly documented, and the innovative features of the Nymphenburg Volksgarten are clearly highlighted.