1462: a Walachian prince and his small army stand alone against the military might of the Ottoman Empire. But this prince, Vlad Tepes, is no ordinary man: he succeeds in driving the best-trained army in the world from his homeland through a campaign of relentless terror. Employing a scorched earth policy, along with ambushes, night attacks, and the tactics of fear – by which more than 20,000 Turks were impaled on wooden stakes – he earns his bloody nickname “Vlad the Impaler,” and ensures his own immortality.
This source book contains an historical overview of the period and a chronology detailing the important events and battles from the age of “Vlad the Impaler” and the Ottoman Turks. It tells the true story of this controversial figure – who was both hero and villain – against the rich backdrop of Medieval Balkan history.
This copy is in Very Good condition. There is some minor coloring and staining of the page edges. There is minimal creasing of the spine. There is some very minor shelf wear. As usual, the book pictured is the one you will receive.