Karel de Grote #[nn]

A crowned, chain-mailed emperor dominates this striking cover, red cloak billowing as he surveys a snow-dusted medieval city from on high — his sword held firmly before him, soldiers and a grand domed palace visible on the ridge behind him. Brought to life by Gwendal Lemercier's richly detailed artwork, Karel de Grote sets an immediate tone of power and historical sweep, with every element of the composition reinforcing the weight of an empire. Published by Daedalus in 2017, this Dutch-language series promises an ambitious portrayal of one of history's most formidable rulers.