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The Riddle and the Knight: In Search of Sir John Mandeville
Giles Milton
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Description for The Riddle and the Knight: In Search of Sir John Mandeville
Paperback. Bestselling author Giles Milton takes us on an extraordinary journey and uncovers the answer to one of greatest historical riddles Num Pages: 304 pages, b/w/ integrated. BIC Classification: 3H; HBG; RGR; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 206. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
In 1322 Sir John Mandeville left England on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Thirty-four years later, he returned, claiming to have visited not only Jerusalem, but India, China, Java, Sumatra and Borneo as well.
His book about that voyage, THE TRAVELS, was heralded as the most important book of the Middle Ages as Mandeville claimed his voyage proved it was possible to circumnavigate the globe.
In the nineteenth century sceptics questioned his voyage, and even doubted he had left England.
THE RIDDLE AND THE KNIGHT sets out to discover whether Mandeville really could have made his voyage or ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Murray Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340819456
SKU
KSS0004379
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Ref
99-1
About Giles Milton
Giles Milton is the million-copy, internationally bestselling author of a dozen works of narrative history. His books have been translated into twenty-five languages. Two of Milton's previous works, Nathaniel's Nutmeg and Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, are currently being developed into major screen projects. Milton is the writer and narrator of the acclaimed narrative podcast series, Ministry of Secrets, produced ... Read more
Reviews for The Riddle and the Knight: In Search of Sir John Mandeville
Milton is a great storyteller ... he sets about filling in the historical gaps with relish, using his considerable imagination to conjure mood from dry parchment
Sunday Express
Grippingly told true adventure story
Daily Mail
'Milton has a terrific eye for the kind of detail that can bring the past vividly to life'.
The Spectator ... Read more
Sunday Express
Grippingly told true adventure story
Daily Mail
'Milton has a terrific eye for the kind of detail that can bring the past vividly to life'.
The Spectator ... Read more