In XXXX, Bram Stoker wrote Dracula, the story of a monstrous Transylvanian count who terrorized local villages and fed on the peasants who lived in them. The book is today widely recognized as a historically significant literary work, and its importance has caused many scholars to debate whether Bram Stoker’s main character Dracula was actually inspired by real historical figures.

Many scholars believe that Vlad the 3rd or Vlad the Impaler was the direct inspiration for Count Dracula. Vlad the 3rd was the son of King Vlad the 2nd Dracul and as Prince, was the heir to the Wallachian throne. He was born during the year of 1431 and died during a battle in December 1476. When comparing what history says about Vlad the 3rd with some of Count Dracula’s own characteristics, there are several things that are remarkably similar. In terms of background just like Stoker’s Count Dracula, Vlad the 3rd was a noble person with wealth and as a result was very well educated. Count Dracula’s education and wealth are highlighted in the following passages from the book:
1) When Jonathan points out that Count Dracula speaks almost fluent English, descriptions of his large library, and when he spoke about his family 's history. “We Szekelys have a right to be proud, for in our veins flows the blood of many brave races who fought as the lion fights, for lordship” (page 30 chapter 3).
2) When the Count inquires about a property in London Jonathan purchased for him “Come, tell me of