Esta serie narra el dramático ascenso de una poderosa dinastía forjada en medio de eventos históricos cruciales. Sigue los destinos de figuras ambiciosas cuyas decisiones remodelan el curso de la historia e influyen en naciones enteras. Las narrativas son ricas en intriga política, guerra y luchas personales, todo ello ambientado en un grandioso telón de fondo histórico. Es una saga cautivadora de poder, ambición y relaciones humanas en momentos críticos.
Under Robert Guiscard, the de Hautevilles have grown in importance and power throughout Italy and, through the Papacy, all of Christendom. Now it is Robert's son Bohemund's turn to take up arms - the opportunity to fight under the papal banner in the Holy Lands could bring him the glory and riches he desires.
The Pope has called for a Crusade to free Jerusalem, and half the warriors of Europe have responded. Among them is the Norman, Count Bohemund, one-time enemy of Byzantium. His first task, pushing back the Infidel Turks, calls for an alliance with old enemy Emperor Alexius. But can the Crusaders trust the wily Emperor?
Thanks to the stratagems of Bohemund de Hauteville,the Crusade has taken the city of Antioch.A huge Turkish-led army is fast approaching. With the enemy at his front and his warring peers at his back, can he gain the mighty city of Antioch once and for all? Only one of the greatest battles of the age will decide.