Beneath the shadow of impending war in fifteenth-century Wallachia, Ilona Cs?ki is betrothed to Prince Mircea, as her feelings blossom for her fiance's cousin Andrei and younger brother Vlad Dracula.
Vlad III, the 15th century ruler of what is now southern Romania, had a terrifying nickname, the Impaler. It originated with the grisly way he dealt with his enemies: He demanded that their not-yet-dead bodies be impaled on stakes. Vlad’s reputation for brutality only grew and later became entwined with the legend of the vampire Dracula. This in-depth account presents the true story of Vlad the Impaler and his fight against the Ottoman Empire, a struggle that makes the villain a hero to some. An appealing design and features such as sidebars and fact boxes make this biography an especially high-interest read for young historians.
A fictional account of Vlad the Impaler, the Prince of Wallachia who served as the inspiration for Braham Stoker's "Dracula, " depicting his life through the eyes of the woman he loved, his closest comrade, his priest, and others.
Chronicles the life and vicious exploits of Vlad the Impaler who, during the fifteenth century, extended his reign of terror across most of the known Roman world.
Featuring a "Then and Now" section of information, this book describes the violent deaths and fighting under the rule of Dracula in Wallachia, a region of Romania, 1456-1476.
Discusses Vlad the Impaler, the historical person behind Count Dracula, describes how Bram Stoker came to write his famous novel about him, and examines how the character has been portrayed on stage and screen.
Discusses Vlad the Impaler, the historical person behind Count Dracula, describes how Bram Stoker came to write his famous novel about him, and examines how the character has been portrayed on stage and screen.
Offers a comprehensive examination of the life of Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, and the events that shaped his character. Also discusses the politics of Transylvania and the struggle between Europe and the Ottoman Empire.
