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Baudolino

by Umberto Eco

Born a simple peasant in northern Italy, Baudolino narrates the story of his life, from his adoption by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and his education in Paris to his arrival in Constantinople during the turmoil of the Fourth Crusade.

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CrusadesFictionNew York Times reviewedPrester John (Legendary character)Young menCroisadesCivilisation medievaleRomans, nouvellesMoyen AgeContinental european fiction (fictional works by one author)

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