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Draculas bloodline is the book that almost never was. Radu florescu, born in bucharest, on the 23rd of october, 1925, is emeritus professor of history at boston. Until recently most people thought dracula was a creation of film and fiction. In the tradition of alex haleys roots, dracula s bloodline relates a multigenerational saga through the prism of one family. Mcnally of boston college published in search of dracula. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The authors drew on research that had mostly been kept in family hands, and include original photographs and a full family genealogy.
The history of dracula and vampires, and dracula, prince of many faces. This engrossing book tells the story of the florescu family, from its feudal blood ties, to the notorious 15th century figure vlad tepes count. Radu florescu has 26 books on goodreads with 8260 ratings. Radu florescu draculas bloodline boieri, mari familii. This engrossing book tells the story of the florescu family, from its feudal blood ties, to. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading draculas bloodline. A true history of dracula and vampire legends, a book that propelled them from the obscure world of academe to second careers as media stars. Radu florescu, vera soepkez radu florescu 23 october 1925 18 may 2014 was a romanian academic who held the position of emeritus professor of history at boston college. Read dracula s bloodline a florescu family saga by radu r. A biography of vlad the impaler, renowned eastern european historians radu florescu and raymond t. As much as radu florescu wanted to write this book, he put off doing so for decades because he felt, as an historian, uncomfortable writing as a memoirist. This engrossing book tells the story of the florescu family, from. With the publication of draculas bloodline, a florescu family saga, professor florescu with added expertise provided by his friend and fellow historian medievalist matei cazacu illustrates how decades of painstakingly diligent research can combine. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. In the tradition of alex haleys roots, dracula s bloodline relates. Download dracula prince of many faces ebook free in pdf and epub format. In the tradition of alex haleys roots, draculas bloodline relates a multigenerational saga through the prism of one. If you can get past phrases like could have been, and thought to have, you will no doubt find this entertaining.
Mcnally analyze the life of romanias cruelest tyrant. This engrossing book tells the story of the florescu family, from its feudal blood ties, to the notorious 15th century figure vlad tepes count dracula, right up to present day, touching on such diverse personalities as the kennedys, bill clinton. Read dracula prince of many faces online, read in mobile or kindle. A florescu family saga kindle edition by florescu, radu r. This book brings together a lifetime of studies on romanian history and culture, by one of the leading american specialists on the history of romania, professor radu r florescu. Pdf dracula prince of many faces download ebook for free. A true history of dracula and vampires 1972, widely revered for inspiring mainstream interest in dracula and vampire studies. Informative, with some decent enactments, telling mostly the history we already know, with a lot of speculation.
This book is a fascinating genealogical history of a distinguished romanian family, the florescus, whose lives were intertwined with important historical events in europe. With the original publication of in search of dracula, the actual historical figure of prince vlad of transylvania better known as vlad the impaler was rediscovered, and readers were introduced to one of the darkest figures of eastern european history and folklore. A florescu family saga with matei cazacu, university press of america. Pdf dracula prince of many faces download full pdf. More than 40 years after his pivotal book in search of dracula with raymond mcnally revealed the historical identity of dracula, historian radu florescu has traced his own familys ties to the notorious 15th century ruler. Matei cazacu this book tells the story of the florescu family, from its feudal blood ties, to notorious 15th century figure vlad tepes count dracula, right up to present day. Those interested in baltic history will like this book. I question whether there are any direct descendants alive today. Professor florescu also wrote in search of frankenstein. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Books by radu florescu author of in search of dracula.
Draculas bloodline a florescu family saga draculas bloodline represents the authors attempt to accurately narrate centuries of a unique family history in one, single book. Radu florescu is a romanian academic who holds the position of emeritus professor of history at boston college. His work on vlad dracula includes a series of bestselling 1 books that he co. Yet he knew the book had to be written, not just for his beloved extended family but also for the sake of truth in history, his lifelong passion and true muse. See all books authored by radu florescu, including in search of dracula. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vizitati amazon this engrossing book tells the story of the florescu family, from its feudal blood ties, to the notorious 15th century figure vlad tepes count dracula, right up to present day, touching on such diverse personalities as the kennedys, bill clinton, and michael jackson.
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