In the Footsteps of Richard Coeur De Lion - Paperback

In the Footsteps of Richard Coeur De Lion is a historical non-fiction book written by Maude M. Holbach. The book explores the life and travels of Richard the Lionheart, the King of England from 1189 to 1199. Holbach takes readers on a journey through medieval Europe, following in the footsteps of Richard as he fought in the Crusades, battled with his enemies, and ruled his kingdom. The book provides a detailed account of Richard's life, including his upbringing, his military campaigns, his relationships with other monarchs, and his legacy. Holbach also delves into the social and political climate of the time, giving readers a broader understanding of the world in which Richard lived. Throughout the book, Holbach uses primary sources such as letters, chronicles, and historical records to bring the story of Richard the Lionheart to life. She also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the places and events described in the book. In the Footsteps of Richard Coeur De Lion is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in medieval history, the Crusades, or the life of one of England's most famous monarchs.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.