""Adelaide, Queen of Italy: Or The Iron Crown"" is a historical novel written by William Bernard MacCabe and published in 1856. The book is set in the 10th century and follows the life of Adelaide, a virtuous and intelligent woman who becomes the queen of Italy. Adelaide is depicted as a strong-willed and independent woman who overcomes many challenges to become a powerful ruler. The novel also explores the political and social climate of medieval Italy, including the conflicts between the various factions vying for power. Through Adelaide's story, the author portrays the struggles of women in a male-dominated society and the importance of perseverance and determination in achieving one's goals. Overall, ""Adelaide, Queen of Italy: Or The Iron Crown"" is a gripping historical tale that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and the turbulent times in which she lived.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.