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Durandal one of the greatest epics of heroic fiction ever written has been influence upon and model for a score or more tales of swordplay and adventure. Durandal, of course, is the fabled sword of history and legend which somehow found its way into Africa, and finally into the NearEast, after the death of the warriorhero Roland, knight of Charlemagne. Durandal is the tale of two Crusaders, Sir Hugh of Taranto and the strange Celt, Donn Dera, whose band of 800 has been betrayed by the Christian Emperor Theodore and butchered by the Seljuk Turks of Kai Kosru. In company with Arab adventurers, Sir Hugh and Donn Dera capture the nearimpregnable fortress of Kai Kosru from within, while the Emperor hammers at its outer defences. Here, the fabled sword finds its way to Sir Hughs hand in the throne room of Kai Kosru, and the Crusader begins a quest for vengeance. This is the first of three related volumes which appeared in Adventure more than fifty years ago. They are somber and moody tales, full of incredible battles, betrayals, and treachery. The author is the same Harold Lamb whose marvelous historical biographies of Genghis Khan, Hannibal, and Tamerlane have been best sellers for decades. His fiction masterful high adventure sometimes blended with modest elements of fantasy is a delight for the reader, as it was in the day sof Robert E. Howard. Durandal contains 6 fullcolor illustrations by Alicia Austin and George Barr. Introduction by Glenn Lord.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Durandal? A: The main theme of Durandal revolves around heroism, betrayal, and revenge, set against the backdrop of the Crusades, featuring two Crusaders on a quest for vengeance.
- Q: Who is the author of Durandal? A: Durandal is authored by Harold Lamb, known for his historical biographies and adventurous fiction.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used item in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of previous use but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does Durandal have? A: Durandal contains 156 pages.
- Q: Is Durandal a hardcover book? A: Yes, Durandal is published in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What genre does Durandal belong to? A: Durandal falls under the genre of Science Fiction, but it also incorporates elements of historical fiction and adventure.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, Durandal includes 6 full-color illustrations by artists Alicia Austin and George Barr.
- Q: When was Durandal published? A: Durandal was published on January 1, 1981.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Harold Lamb in Durandal? A: Readers can expect a masterful blend of high adventure, historical context, and occasional fantasy elements, characteristic of Harold Lamb's writing.
- Q: Is there an introduction included in Durandal? A: Yes, Durandal features an introduction by Glenn Lord.