- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown; illustrated edition edition (25 Jan 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316286559
- ISBN-13: 978-0316286558
- Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,202,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A shocking page-turner...A convincingly humanized portrait (New York TIMES BOOK REVIEW )
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* In this definitive biography covering Vlad Dracula's life and subsequent legend, readers will discover that life can truly be more terrifying than fiction.
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THE real Dracula, who ruled the territories that now constitute Romania, was born in 1431, the year that Joan of Arc was burned as a witch at the stake of Rouen, France. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
THE real Dracula, who ruled the territories that now constitute Romania, was born in 1431, the year that Joan of Arc was burned as a witch at the stake of Rouen, France. Read the first page
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Florescu is a historian descended from one of Dracula's aristocratic victims. He has done a great deal of research on the subject and has produced the most readable of Vlad III's biographies. The book includes translations of several contemporary documents and an extensive bibliography. I would recommend it to anyone interested in history, literature (Bram Stoker, Dracula), movies (Nosferatu) and folklore.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Florescu and McNally have done a decent job of telling the sotry of Vlad Tepes, or Vlad Dracula, in this book. Unfortunately, in order to get at it, you have to wade through some poor writing. In addition to poor prose, the authors seem content with providing only a storyline. They do not delve too deeply into context, which is essential to gaining a good understanding of why Vlad III Dracula rose to and fell from power so many times.
In my research, there were better accounts of Vlad's life. The best, however, is almost £30, so this is a good start for the beginner, but definitely not the end.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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For many years I have been a fan of horror and stumbled across this book quite by accident.
Since having read Dracula, Prince Of Many Faces I have gone on to read other works by the same authors, on this legendary ruler and find the subject fascinating.
His life, times and personality springs off the page in thrilling detail that never becomes tedious or boring.
I would highly recommend anyone with an interest in history or horror to read this book. The only frustration readers are likely to have is when others around them make the same old comment of "Dracula was a vampire count wasn't he?", the urge to put people right is irresistable!
Since having read Dracula, Prince Of Many Faces I have gone on to read other works by the same authors, on this legendary ruler and find the subject fascinating.
His life, times and personality springs off the page in thrilling detail that never becomes tedious or boring.
I would highly recommend anyone with an interest in history or horror to read this book. The only frustration readers are likely to have is when others around them make the same old comment of "Dracula was a vampire count wasn't he?", the urge to put people right is irresistable!
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I love this book; the authors (who are university professors I believe) are experts in this subject. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wynter
Accurate, well written and engaging
This book is without doubt the best book on the topic, and I bought this copy to replace an older one I've had for many years. Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. Nethersole
Somewhat hard going. For history buffs only
Casual fans of the legendary Bram Stoker villain beware - there will likely be very little to appeal to you. Read more
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