Premio Bancarella
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Edition 56 (2008) Winner
Valerio Massimo Manfredi
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Valerio Massimo Manfredi
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1943-03-08 （Piumazzo di Castelfranco Emilia, Castelfranco Emilia, Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy）
- Nationality
- Italian
- Languages
- Italian, Spanish, English
- Residence History
- Bologna (education) → Milan (work) → Rome (residence and writing base)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Essayist, Historian, Archaeologist, Journalist, Screenwriter, Visiting professor, TV presenter
- Active Years
- 1980-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bologna | — | Classical Arts / Classics | — | — | Italy |
| Catholic University of Milan (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) | — | Archaeology (topography of the Ancient World) | — | — | Italy |
University of Bologna
Classical Arts / Classics
Country:
Italy
Degree in Classical Arts
Catholic University of Milan (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
Archaeology (topography of the Ancient World)
Country:
Italy
Specialised in topography of the Ancient World; taught and researched
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Premio Chiara | — | — | Premio Chiara organizers | 受賞 |
Premio Chiara
2017
Organization:
Premio Chiara organizers
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Child of a Dream (Alexander Trilogy, book 1)
1998 Historical fictionThe first volume of a trilogy on Alexander the Great, blending historical research and fiction to narrate his youth and rise to power.
Ancient historyHeroic sagaPower and destiny
Translations
- Child of a Dream
The Last Legion
2002 Historical adventureA historical-adventure novel set around the fall of the Western Roman Empire, following a legion and a young emperor amid conspiracies and journeys.
Collapse of empireMilitary and heroismConspiracy and rescue
Adaptations
- [Film] The Last Legion / Doug Lefler (2007)
Translations
- The Last Legion
Tyrant
2003 Historical fictionA novel focusing on ancient rulers and political conflicts, noted for character portrayals grounded in historical research.
Struggles for powerAncient politics
Translations
- Tyrant
Bibliography
- Palladion (1985)
- Spartan / Lo scudo di Talos (1988)
- The Oracle (1990)
- The Alexander Trilogy (1998)
- The Last Legion (2002)
- Tyrant (2003)
- Many other novels, essays and scholarly works
Adaptations
- The Last Legion (film, 2007)
- Tower of the Firstborn (1998) — film based on his work
Translations of Works
- Il figlio del sogno → English: Child of a Dream
- L'ultima legione → English: The Last Legion
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Cinematic, descriptive prose grounded in historical researchA blend of scholarly insight and popular storytelling
- Recurring Motifs
- Ancient heroes and destinyJourneys and expeditionsRise and fall of civilizations
Health
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Domestic gas leak incident (found unconscious)2021-02Hospitalized and later released after treatment; no widely reported long-term health consequences.
Legacy
A popular author of historical novels rooted in ancient history, widely translated and selling millions of copies (reported ~8 million). His work has been adapted for film and he has appeared on television, giving him presence in popular culture.
In Popular Culture
- Film adaptation of The Last Legion (2007)
- Host of the Italian TV series Stargate – linea di confine
Trivia
- Reportedly sold around 8 million copies worldwide.
- Led the 'Anabasis' expeditions in the 1970s–1980s covering approx. 18,000 km and taking about 2,000 photographs.
- Active across media: novels adapted to film, screenplay writer and TV presenter.