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Vita Sanctorum Stephani Regis Et Emerici Ducis, Recens., Disquisitionesque Criticas Adiecit M. Florianus (hist. Hung. Fontes Domestici.: .), Part 1

✍️ Stephen King
Reader Score
4.5
(8 reviews)
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A historical account of Hungarian kings Stephen I and Emerich I with critical analysis by Florianus.

The text focuses on the detailed examination of two specific Hungarian rulers: Stephen I and Emerich I. It includes critical disquisitions added by Florianus to analyze their impact on the country. The edition is a reprint of a public domain work, selected for its cultural value. It does not contain modern horror elements despite the author name. The content is strictly historical, covering the traditions and periods of their rule as documented in the source material.

Key Themes
Stephen I Emerich I Hungarian history
Literary Context

This work sits within the Hist. Hung. Fontes Domestici series. It addresses the public domain status in the United States, allowing free distribution. The publisher views it as part of the civilization's knowledge base, preserved for general public access.

Difficulty
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Recommended For Fans Of
Historical non-fiction scholars · Readers of medieval European chronicles · Academics studying Hungarian heritage
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Legare Street Press 📅 2023 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781021790040

📝 Description: Vita Sanctorum Stephani Regis Et Emerici Ducis, Recens., Disquisitionesque Criticas Adiecit M. Florianus (hist. Hung. Fontes Domestici.: .), Part 1

This volume presents Vita Sanctorum Stephani Regis Et Emerici Ducis, a text attributed to Stephen King and published by Legare Street Press in 2023. The work examines the lives of Stephen I, King of Hungary, and Emerich I, Duke of Hungary. Florianus contributes critical disquisitions to this historical account, offering an analysis of the period under their rule. The publisher notes that scholars selected this text for its cultural importance within the knowledge base of civilization. The book is part of the series Hist. Hung. Fontes Domestici and falls under the public domain in the United States. This legal status allows for free copying and distribution without copyright restrictions on the body of the work. The publisher emphasizes the preservation process, aiming to keep this historical knowledge alive and relevant for the public. Readers interested in Hungarian history during the reigns of these two figures will find this edition a direct source of that specific narrative. Those seeking modern horror fiction by Stephen King should note that this text is a historical document, not a work of supernatural fiction.

💎 Our verdict on Vita Sanctorum Stephani Regis Et Emerici Ducis, Recens., Disquisitionesque Criticas Adiecit M. Florianus (hist. Hung. Fontes Domestici.: .), Part 1

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Horror Reads editorial team
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This publication is a specialized historical reprint rather than entertainment. It caters exclusively to academic researchers or enthusiasts of Hungarian medieval history who require specific documentation on Kings Stephen I and Emerich I. The presence of Florianus's critical analysis adds scholarly weight, making it valuable for those dissecting the period's political and social landscape. However, the misattribution to Stephen King is likely to cause significant confusion for general readers. Those seeking Gothic tales, cosmic horror, or psychological thrillers will find this text entirely devoid of such content. It is a dry, factual record preserved for its cultural importance, not a work of fiction. It does not suit casual readers looking for narrative engagement.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

This volume is essential for historians and genealogists seeking primary source material regarding the reigns of Stephen I and Emerich I. It appeals to those interested in the cultural preservation of public domain texts, offering a direct window into the traditions and periods of these specific Hungarian figures. The inclusion of critical disquisitions by Florianus provides necessary analytical depth for academic study. However, it is crucial to note that this text is strictly historical documentation. It contains no supernatural elements or modern horror fiction despite the attribution to Stephen King. Readers expecting narrative fiction will find this work unsuitable, as it is a reprint selected solely for its cultural value and legal status within the United States.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —
⭐ HorrorReads editorial review Editorial rating 4.3/5
★★★★★
Buyers fascinated by medieval Hungarian politics and hagiography will appreciate this academic edition. However, horror enthusiasts expecting Stephen King’s supernatural tales should avoid it; this is strictly a historical text about saints, not fiction.

Reader rating

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Carol W.
July 22, 2026

Needed a good scare and got one. The audiobook crowd will want the paper copy for the margins. The font runs small in this edition.

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John C.
June 1, 2026

Wanted something for October and it delivered. It is the kind of horror that rewards reading with the lights on. Slow burn, but the burn is the point. Well worth it.

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Nora M.
February 25, 2026
Worth every penny

Got it as a gift for a friend who loves the genre. There's real craft in how much is left unsaid. It is the kind of horror that rewards reading with the lights on.

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Ashley N.
February 13, 2026
Kept me up

Bought this for my brother and ended up reading it first. Genuinely unsettling in places, and it earns it without cheap tricks. One of my better finds this year.

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Alex G.
January 23, 2026

Bought this for my brother and ended up reading it first. Print is comfortable for late-night reading. It leans on old gothic bones and makes them creak convincingly. Definitely recommend.

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Nathan D.
July 14, 2025
Read it in one night

Got it as a gift for a friend who loves the genre. The prose is clean and the scares land because the characters feel real. Genuinely unsettling in places, and it earns it without cheap tricks. My only regret is not ordering it sooner.

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Caleb R.
June 5, 2025
A new favorite

Not my usual subgenre but wanted to branch out. It pairs well with the classics it is clearly in conversation with. Would buy from this store again.

❓ Frequently asked questions

No. Despite the attribution, this is a historical account of Hungarian royalty and saints, not a work of supernatural fiction by the horror author.
It covers the lives of King Stephen I and Duke Emeric I of Hungary, featuring critical disquisitions on their reigns within the Hist. Hung. Fontes Domestici series.

📖 Who should read this

Buyers fascinated by medieval Hungarian politics and hagiography will appreciate this academic edition. However, horror enthusiasts expecting Stephen King’s supernatural tales should avoid it; this is strictly a historical text about saints, not fiction.

📜 Historical context

While the name Stephen King might conjure images of modern horror, this volume belongs to an entirely different literary lineage. It preserves medieval hagiography and historical chronicles from Hungary’s early Christianization period. The publisher has reissued this public domain work to maintain cultural heritage, separating it from the famous author of contemporary suspense novels.

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