Bibliograph

Searching for the real Dracula

Type

Label

Searching for the real Dracula

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 5-11

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Searching for the real Dracula

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

905344027

Series statement

Enigmas of history

Summary

"An exploration of the history and legends concerning Vlad III (Vlad the Impaler) and his connection to the folklore and fiction on vampires. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of authors and experts who have written on vampires, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Connecting Count Dracula to Vlad III -- Vlad The Impaler, son of the dragon -- Dracula's territory -- Different neighbors -- The court at Targoviste -- Was Vlad Dracula a vampire? -- Was he as cruel as the stories say? -- How and where did Vlad die? -- Where do vampires come from? -- A world of vampires -- Other vampires -- Screen vampires -- Places to see and visit -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification