VLAD THE IMPALER - aka VLAD DRACULA

Ever since Bram Stoker named his vampire count after this 15th century prince, Vlad the Impaler has become inextricably linked with vampires in the minds of most people. While he had no connection to vampires, his real life is fascinating to read about and there are a number of books available on the subject.

DRACULA: PRINCE OF MANY FACES by Radu Florescu and Raymond McNally. Little, Brown and Co. Pub. 1989. ISBN 0-316-28655-9
The most accurate and complete work available, it contains the entire life history of Vlad the Impaler from birth to death. Also has many photos of significant locations pertaining to Vlad's story.

IN SEARCH OF DRACULA by Raymond McNally and Radu Florescu. Houghton Mifflin. 1994 ISBN 0-395-65783-0
Originally published in 1972, the 1994 edition has updated information. This book is less detailed than the one above, but gives a good overview of Vlad's life and also includes some chapters on folklore, myths etc.

THE COMPLETE DRACULA by Radu Florescu and Raymond McNally. Copley Pub. 1992 ISBN 0-87411-595-7
Combines two books into one: Dracula: A Biography of Vlad the Impaler and In Search of Dracula.

DRACULA COUNTRY by Andrew Mackenzie. Arthur Baker Ltd. 1977. ISBN 0-213-16658-5
Contains some information on Vlad the Impaler, but also myths and folk tales from areas Vlad was familiar with such as Sibiu, Bistrita, etc.


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