IVANHOE: ILLUSTRATED
& ANNOTATED EDITION
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Action. Romance. Derring-Do.
Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe has it all—and for more than two hundred years, it’s been hailed as one of the greatest adventure stories ever written. Winston Churchill called it one of the “world’s greatest books,” and Charlotte Brontë famously claimed all novels after Scott’s were “worthless.”
The year is 1194, and England is a kingdom divided. The Saxons smolder beneath the heavy hand of their Norman conquerors. Only King Richard the Lionheart might heal the rift, but he’s far from home, fighting for Christendom in the Third Crusade.
Into the unrest ride Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a disinherited knight, and Rebecca, a courageous maiden whose honor defies the prejudice she faces. Swept into jousts, sieges, and shifting allegiances, they must survive in a realm where ambition is armor and betrayal strikes as swiftly as the sword.
The Vocabbett Classics Annotated Edition, meticulously prepared by acclaimed author and educator Erica Abbett, ensures you’ll experience every thrilling moment as Scott intended, without getting lost in archaic language or unfamiliar history.
2000+ annotations · 25+ illustrations · Zero confusion
'ABSOLUTELY LOVED'
"Absolutely loved this book. It really helped me understand the early days of England and the Norman conquest...Not to mention how fun it was to read one of the first Robin Hood tales! I don't think I would've understood it nearly as well without Erica's introduction and annotations. Highly suggest all her annotated classics!
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CRAFTED SPECIFICALLY
FOR STUDENTS
2000+ Annotations
Written by expert educator Erica Abbett, this edition offers more than 2,000 bottom-of-the-page annotations that explain key vocabulary, historical context, and hidden meanings, making it easier to grasp the epic's complexities.
25+ Illustrations
Featuring more than 25 meticulously restored illustrations from historical editions of Ivanhoe, the Vocabbett Classics annotated editionnot only brings the story to life, but also delights the imagination with its rich visual accompaniment.
Annotated by a Teacher
Erica Abbett is a former English and history teacher who specializes in the classics. In Ivanhoe, she brings her deep knowledge and passion for literature to every page, offering readers a scholarly yet accessible experience.
Glossary of Terms
With a book-specific glossary at the back of the book, you’ll never need to pause to Google a name or term. Everything you need is already at your fingertips. It even includes a pronunciation guide for difficult names like Brian de Bois-Guilbert!
Invaluable Foreward
A must-read for newcomers and a delight for veterans, Erica Abbett's foreword provides crucial context on the Norman conquest and Third Crusade, enhancing your understanding of Ivanhoe's tangled plot.
Conquer the Classic
Called one of the "world's greatest books" by Winston Churchill and beloved by the likes of Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte, the Vocabbett Classics annotated edition ensures you have everything you need to love it, too! What are you waiting for?
UNPARALLELED CONVENIENCE
PRINT AND EBOOK
Annotations appear at the bottom of each page in the paperback, and at the touch of a button in the ebook.
