Publisher's Synopsis
In the Footsteps of Richard Coeur De Lion is a historical non-fiction book written by Maude M. Holbach. The book delves into the life and legacy of Richard the Lionheart, one of England's most famous kings. The author takes the reader on a journey through the various places that Richard visited during his reign, including the Holy Land and France. The book provides a detailed account of Richard's military campaigns and his role in the Third Crusade. It also explores his relationships with other historical figures such as Saladin, the Muslim leader he fought against during the Crusade. The author uses a combination of historical sources and her own research to paint a vivid picture of Richard's life and times. The book is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in medieval history or the life of Richard the Lionheart.1912. With photogravure frontispiece and 33 other illustrations in halftone mostly from original photographs by Otto Holbach. The author recounts the history of Richard the Lionhearted with the perspective of having literally traced the footsteps he took on his travels to the Holy Land. Renowned as a Crusader and gallant knight, he spent all but six months of his reign outside of England campaigning or in captivity. Battle leader of the Third Crusade, Richard was shipwrecked near Venice on his return in 1192 and imprisoned by Duke Leopold of Austria.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
