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Name: Baudolino
Rating: 3.928571428571 (14 reviews)
Author: Umberto Eco

Born a simple peasant in northern Italy, Baudolino is adopted by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who provides him with an education in Paris. His journey continues to Constantinople during the turmoil of the Fourth Crusade, where he observes the clash of cultures and the shifting fortunes of the medieval world.

First publish date: February 28, 2005

Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction

Authors: Umberto Eco

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