The Dragon Of The North: A Tale Of The Normans In Italy (1888) - Paperback

by Elizabeth Jane Oswald (Author)

""The Dragon of the North: A Tale of the Normans in Italy"" is a historical novel written by Elizabeth Jane Oswald and first published in 1888. The story is set in the 11th century and follows the adventures of a young Norman knight named Roger de Hauteville, who travels to Italy with his brothers to seek their fortune. The Normans are hired by the Lombard prince, Guaimar IV, to help him defend his kingdom against the invading Byzantine army led by the fearsome Dragon of the North, also known as George Maniakes. Along the way, Roger falls in love with Guaimar's daughter, Adelaida, and must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Italy to protect his new home and win the heart of his lady love. The novel is a blend of historical fact and fiction, with vivid descriptions of battles, court intrigues, and medieval life. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the Norman conquest of southern Italy and the clash of cultures between the Normans, Lombards, and Byzantines. Overall, ""The Dragon of the North"" is an entertaining and informative read for anyone interested in medieval history and romance.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.