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description: Vlad the ImpalerThe character Count Dracula is well-known throughout the world. He is a dark seductive pale man wearing a cape. His gaze is quite literally captivating and he has the strength of ten men. The story written by Bram Stoker in 1897 has been retold hundreds of times but is there a historical figure upon whom the character is based? Is there really a Dracula? Many scholars argue that Vlad III Dracula also known as Vlad the Impaler is the real Dracula. He was known in western Europe for his cruelty most especially his penchant for impaling his victims. He is said to have killed somewhere between 40000 and 100000 people during his crusade to stop the Ottoman Empire from expanding into eastern Europe. He was equally harsh on the people he ruled and is said to have taken great pleasure in torturing his victims.Inside you will read about... Vlads early life and family  Rise to Vlads first reign  War with the Ottomans Vlads main reign  Vlads imprisonment third reign and death  Vlad Draculas legacy  Vlad the Impaler in Count Dracula His story however is much more complicated than the oft-reported details of his atrocities would imply. He lived in a time of conflict where many were equally as cruel and he is viewed as a hero in Romania where he is remembered as a protector of his people. This eBook tells the story of his life and times and discusses his connection to the fictional Count Dracula in a succinct compelling manner which makes for an entertaining read that is packed with historical information.
language: English
title: Vlad the Impaler: A Life From Beginning to End
publisher: Hourly History