Adelaide, Queen of Italy: Or The Iron Crown, A Historical Tale is a novel written by William Bernard MacCabe and published in 1856. The book revolves around the life of Adelaide, the queen of Italy in the 10th century. The story is set in the period when Italy was divided into many small kingdoms, and the country was in a state of constant turmoil. Adelaide, the daughter of the king of Burgundy, is married off to Lothair, the king of Italy, to form an alliance between the two kingdoms. However, Lothair dies soon after their marriage, leaving Adelaide as a widow and a queen at a young age.Adelaide's life takes a turn when Berengar, the Duke of Friuli, tries to claim the throne of Italy for himself. Adelaide, with the help of her allies, fights against Berengar and saves her kingdom. She then marries Otto, the king of Germany, and together they rule Italy and Germany as a powerful couple.The book is a historical fiction that provides a vivid portrayal of the political and social conditions of medieval Italy. The author has used his imagination to create a compelling story around the life of Adelaide, who was a real historical figure. The book is a blend of romance, politics, and adventure, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in history and fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.