Born a simple peasant in northern Italy, Baudolino, a young man with a gift for languages and a talent for lying, narrates the story of his life, from his meeting with and adoption by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, his education in Paris, his and his companions' search for the legendary priest-king Prester John, and his arrival in Constantinople during the turmoil of the Fourth Crusade. Reprint. 125,000 first printing.

All Editions

Paperback, 11th Edition

ISBN13: 9780156029063

Harvest Books, 2003

Share Your Thoughts

Your review helps others make informed decisions

Click on a star to start your review