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Mircea the Old - Father of Wallachia, Grandfather of Dracula (Hardcover)
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Mircea the Old - Father of Wallachia, Grandfather of Dracula (Hardcover)
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One of the greatest leaders in Romanian history, Mircea the Old
comes to life in this new book. Although his grandson, Vlad the
Impaler, has acquired much greater international fame, Mircea the
Old was the most significant ruler to sit on the throne of the
small principality of Wallachia during the Middle Ages. To
understand the historical Dracula, it is essential to comprehend
the life and times of Mircea the Old, who, during his long reign
from 1386 to 1418, consolidated the political and administrative
structure of his principality and maintained its freedom at the
time of its most significant peril. Mircea defeated the mighty
Ottoman Empire, the greatest power of his day, at the battle of
Rovine in 1394. During the crusade of Nicopolis, in 1396, the
Wallachian prince played a key role and many, including Emperor
Sigismund of Luxemburg, believed that he should have led the
Christian assault. Flawed political considerations, however,
countermanded that proposal and resulted in a disastrous defeat for
Christendom. Despite this setback, Mircea positioned his small
country as a major force in international politics at the dawn of
the fifteenth century. As the Ottoman Empire collapsed into civil
war following the decisive defeat of Sultan Bayezid by the Mongol
Emperor Tamerlane at the battle of Ankara in 1402, Mircea the Old
emerged in the role of kingmaker. The great powers fighting for
control over southeastern Europe all recognized his skill and
acumen, leading the Turkish chronicler Leunclavius to describe him
as “the bravest and most able of Christian Princes.” His long
reign allowed him to establish the dynamic ruling dynasty from
which the Dracula legend would ultimately be born.
General
Imprint: |
Histria LLC
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2018 |
Authors: |
A K Brackob
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
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Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59211-004-9 |
Categories: |
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Humanities >
History >
General
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History >
General
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LSN: |
1-59211-004-5 |
Barcode: |
9781592110049 |
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