Publisher's Synopsis
In the Footsteps of Richard Coeur De Lion is a historical travelogue written by Maude M. Holbach. The book follows the journey of Richard the Lionheart, one of England's most celebrated monarchs, as he travels through France, Italy, and the Holy Land during the late 12th century. Holbach retraces Richard's steps, visiting the same cities, castles, and battlefields that the king would have encountered during his travels. Along the way, she provides a vivid account of the political and social landscape of medieval Europe, as well as the military campaigns and religious conflicts that shaped Richard's reign. The book also includes detailed maps and illustrations, as well as a comprehensive bibliography for readers interested in further research. Overall, In the Footsteps of Richard Coeur De Lion is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in medieval history, travel writing, or the life and legacy of one of England's most iconic 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.
