Draculas bloodline represents the authors attempt to accurately narrate centuries of a unique family history in one, single book. Dreaded by his enemies, emulated by later rulers like ivan the terrible, honored by his countrymen even today, vlad dracula was surely one of the. Radu florescu is a romanian academic who holds the position of emeritus professor of history. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading draculas bloodline. 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. 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. 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. He is professor emeritus of history at boston college and is author of the struggle against russia in the romanian principalities and coauthor of a half dozen books on the story of vlad. Dreaded by his enemies, emulated by later rulers like ivan the terrible, honored by his countrymen even. Along with serving as director of the east european research center at boston college, florescu was also a philanthropist and an.
In the tradition of alex haleys roots, dracula s bloodline relates a multigenerational saga through the prism of one familys narrative, from medieval eastern europe to the postcommunist era. Dracula project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Radu florescu author of in search of dracula goodreads. Biography of vlad iii the impaler of wallachia 14311476. Radu florescu 23 october 1925 18 may 2014 was a romanian academic who held the position of emeritus professor of history at boston college. Florescu came to discover, in over decades of sharing his wisdom, the historical. The history of dracula and vampires by florescu, radu. Jun 04, 2007 according to genealogical research conducted by historians radu florescu and raymond mcnally published in their 1989 book dracula. Film, television, comic book and electronic game appearances, 19212010.
Drawn from draculas mystic universe, the process of writing the book met all kinds of misfortune and difficulties, starting at its first drafting in 2009 and ending three years later in various misadventures. It introduced the character of count dracula, and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. Sep 14, 2017 the theory that vlad iii and dracula were the same person was developed and popularized by historians radu florescu and raymond t. The novel tells the story of dracula s attempt to move from transylvania to england so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between. Since then, the article has been shared thousands of times, translated into multiple. Drawn from dracula s mystic universe, the process of writing the book met all kinds of misfortune and difficulties, starting at its first drafting in 2009 and ending three years later in various misadventures. Professor florescu wrote books that sought to identify vlad, the. Florescu, 9780761861577, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Contemporaries wrote about the untold abuses, sad murders and mutilations by the cruel tyrant dracula 1. In search of dracula by mcnally raymond t and florescu radu. Christmas in the sun the shattered self a psychoanalytic study of trauma draculas bloodline a florescu family saga ebook radu r florescu matei cazacu publishers want to know why you are the right person to write this book. As he would learn in the course of his research, he had. The history of dracula and vampires, and dracula, prince of many faces.
Little did the coauthors realize at the time they embarked upon this project over a glass of plum brandy in bucharest more than twentyfive years ago, that their. It introduced the character of count dracula and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. Is it possible that there is a living descendant of vlad. Aug 31, 20 buy draculas bloodline by radurflorescu isbn. This is a predecessor to the above mentioned book which gives a drastically truncated and lightly researched account of the countess bathory. This engrossing book tells the story of the florescu family, from its f. Radu nicolae florescu was born in bucharest on oct. I feel confident in saying that there are more people alive today who claim to be direct descendants of the historical dracula than actually are direct descendants. He received both ba and ma degrees from christ church, oxford university and a phd from indiana university. Books by radu florescu author of in search of dracula.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His work on vlad dracula includes a series of bestselling books that he coauthored with his colleague raymond t. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He had people skinned alive up to their entrails, or roasted upon redhot coals, but this psychopaths favourite method of torture was impalement. In the tradition of alex haleys roots, draculas bloodline relates a multigenerational saga through the prism of one family. The authors drew on research that had mostly been kept in family hands, and include original photographs and a full family genealogy. Professors radu florescu and raymond mcnally stated that draculas line died out in the 1600s. Legacy of the romanian dracula professor 12 in a photo provided by boston college and taken in october, 20, history professor emeritus, radu florescu, speaks during a book. As for the hungarian lineage, the last male descendant died late in the sixteenth century, though a female line can be traced for an additional. He received both ba and ma degrees from christ church, oxford university and a phd from indiana. Draculas bloodline is the book that almost never was. Chapter 1 my name is florea 1 chapter 2 the wolfman serves vlad dracul 4 chapter 3 a florescudracula marriage 17 chapter 4 maria the old saves the florescu name 26 chapter 5 the tragic death of two halfbrothers. Jan 29, 2020 professors radu florescu and raymond mcnally stated that draculas line died out in the 1600s.
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. Radu florescus most popular book is in search of dracula. According to genealogical research conducted by historians radu florescu and raymond mcnally published in their 1989 book dracula. In search of dracula is an exploration into any historical basis that may exist for bram stokers icon of gothic horror, count dracula. They also want to know what platform or connections you have or can create to help promote your book. A florescu family saga, which tells the story of the links between the florescus of romania and vlad the impaler. 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. Mcnally, was the first to link bram stokers inspiration for count dracula to the brutal 15thcentury romanian. A florescu family saga kindle edition by florescu, radu r. Radu florescus 1972 book in search of dracula, that he cowrote with raymond t. Language english format hardcover publisher center for romanian studies release december 01, 1997 isbn 97398098. The novel tells the story of draculas attempt to move from transylvania to england so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between dracula and a small group of people led by. In the tradition of alex haleys roots, draculas bloodline relates a multigenerational saga through the prism of one.
Florescus last public appearance at boston college was in the fall of 20 for a book signing for his newest publication, coauthored with matei cazacu, draculas bloodline. In search of dracula is an exploration into any historical basis that may exist for bram stoker s icon of gothic horror, count dracula. Florescu was born in bucharest, romania and is an indirect descendant of prince dracula. Budapesth seems a wonderful place, from the glimpse which i got of it from. Chapter 1 my name is florea 1 chapter 2 the wolfman serves vlad dracul 4 chapter 3 a florescu dracula marriage 17 chapter 4 maria the old saves the florescu name 26 chapter 5 the tragic death of two halfbrothers. Dracula is an 1897 gothic horror novel by irish author bram stoker. This engrossing book tells the story of the florescu. A florescu pb 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. Hes a historian who connected a classic fictional character to a reallife tyrant. Radu florescu, scholar who linked dracula and vlad the impaler.
Radu florescu has 26 books on goodreads with 8260 ratings. The true story behind the legend of dracula a biography of prince vlad of transylvania, better known as vlad the impaler. In search of dracula by raymond t mcnally abebooks. Radu florescu draculas bloodline boieri, mari familii. The authors, raymond mcnally and radu florescu, both history professors at boston college, undertook seven research expeditions to investigate their hypothesis that the infamous vampire count was in part based on a real person. Prince of many faces, the romanian male line died out in 1632.
The book provides an inside look at romanias bloody and turbulent historya mostly untold narrative that embraces the cruel ottoman invasions, vying boyars seeking to change the political order at home, and the toppling of the ceausescu regime. In the tradition of alex haleys roots, dracula s bloodline relates a multigenerational saga through the prism of one family. Aug 02, 20 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. 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. 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. Draculas bloodline radu r florescu, matei cazacu haftad. He had people skinned alive up to their entrails, or roasted upon redhot coals, but this psychopaths favourite. Read draculas bloodline a florescu family saga by radu r. Radu florescu, scholar who linked dracula and vlad the. Radu florescu books list of books by author radu florescu.
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