Vlad III of Wallachia (r. 1448, 1456–62, 1476) is infamous for his use of impalement and terror, yet he returned to power three times — even after being imprisoned by King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary. His final restoration in 1476 was backed by Hungary and Moldavia under Stephen the Great. While many sources portray him as a cruel tyrant, his ability to regain power suggests he retained significant political and military support. I’m seeking scholarly analysis of: Internal Wallachian d...
