Vlad the Impaler: Bloodthirsty Medieval Prince (History's Most Murderous Villains)

Type

Book

Authors

John Shea

ISBN 10

1482448084

ISBN 13

9781482448085

Tags

Europe, Medieval, Historical

Description

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. Vlads 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. - from Amzon

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