Vlad Dracula : The Dragon Prince

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Summary: This novelization is a DEFINATE MUST
Review: As someone who has read most of Dr Florescu and McNally's books- I must say that I was impressed with the fine attunement to historical facts in this book. It is so nice to see that a great General often demonized by his detractors has once again been allowed a human face. I was surprised to find that this was a 1st novel and on the basis of THIS one would be tempted to read other novels should Micheal Augustyn write any. As a former English major with a strong interest in folklore- I really enjoyed the links to legend as well presentation of the man who is regarded as hero by even modern day Romanians (per Dr Florescu)-

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Summary: I love this book!
Review: I have wanted for years to purchase this book and only recently broke down and followed through. In my case I believe it was money well spent. I found the book both educational and entertaining. Whether you are interested in the history of Dracula, or are just looking for a good book, I cannot recommend this one highly enough.

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Summary: What Historical Should Be
Review: This is an impressive piece of historical fiction - well researched and well told. While Vlad Dracula is certainly a famous, or infamous, historical figure, not a lot has been written about his world. Augustyn does a very good job of introducing the average history buff, such as myself, to the region and time. Augustyn is clearly a revisionist. By placing Dracula in historical context, he demonstrates that his subject's bad reputation is at least partially unfair. One can understand how Dracula is still considered a national hero in Romania. The bottom line of what makes this book work is that it tells an interesting story. It reads like a fictional thriller. I do not understand why the book has not received more main stream attention.