Vlad the Impaler: A Captivating Guide to How Vlad III Dracula Became One of the Most Crucial Rulers of Wallachia and His Impact on the History of Romania (Biographies)

I'm not one to read history or biographical books for entertainment, but I'm glad I read this. I've always been fascinated by Dracula (as a lot of people are), which is why I picked this up. While it is a historically accurate book, it's written in a way that is not dry or boring. It's also pretty short.As much as you think you know about Dracula, you don't really know the half of it. I found it pretty incredible that someone who ruled a very minor province for a surprisingly short time has had such a strong impact on history and our imaginations. Vlad III was definitely a bloody ruler, but it was the norm for the times, too, which makes his longevity even more surprising.In all, this was a very interesting read and I'm looking forward to reading more Captivating History books.

If you like history, you will like this volume. Yes, there were some gruesome parts, but the author was careful to point out that it was very difficult to separate fact from fable in tales lost in the mists of centuries of oral retellings.

This read gives you information that gives a aspect on Vlad III that you probably did not learn.

This is an interesting book, in regard as to the historical background of "Count Vlad", who was actually a prince and not a Count. Anyhow, it gives an interesting sight into this character and into medieval europe, in particular in the balkans.The only thing that I would've liked is the following: I would have liked to know what was the relationship between Vlad the Impaler and vampirism.....however did Bram stoker relate vampirism with Vlad ? The book doen's mention if Vlad had any kind of vampiric activity or tendencies, or if he used to drink blood or if he only went out at night or something of the kind.....So, at the end, I still did not understand what Vlad the implaer had to do with vampirism.....he was cruel and mean and all that, but there have been many cruel and evil men and still there is no relationship to them and vampirism.....Other than that, the book is interesting to read.

Quick, easy and a fun read

a fascinating historical figure to learn about and finally separate the truth from the myth.

I enjoyed reading this book. The stories and information given here was very entertaining and well researched. A book for high school ages and above.

very informative and helpful

For a very thin book it is actually full of interesting information and well written. I am actually impressed with this book. Would recommend

It was a gift for a friend

I enjoyed this book. The author gave a good insight into the life and death of the tyrant known as Vlad the impaler.