Vlad III Dracula. The Life and Era of the Real Count Dracula

The Middle Ages gave rise to many legends and heroes. One of the most famous medieval characters was and remains Vlad III Dracula — a Romanian prince who thrice held the throne of Wallachia, fought against the Ottoman Empire, and opposed the onslaught of Sultan Mehmed II. He was depicted as a saint. He was considered a sinner. He became the prototype of the famous Count Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel. Countless films have been made about him: approximately 150 feature films alone. To this day, the image of Vlad III presents a mystery to researchers. In this book, the author lifts the veil of myth surrounding the man who proudly signed his name as 'Dracula'.