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Giles Morton book The Riddle and the Knight In Search of Sir John Mandeville Ppk
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “Pre-owned. Like New Condition. Please see all photos and the item description for more details.”
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Modified Item
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- ISBN
- 9780312421298
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Picador
ISBN-10
031242129X
ISBN-13
9780312421298
eBay Product ID (ePID)
28038292421
Product Key Features
Book Title
Riddle and the Knight : in Search of Sir John Mandeville, the World's Greatest Traveler
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Medieval, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year
2002
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
Pioneer traveller or shameless charlatan, Sir John Mandeville had a huge influence both on the history of exploration and on all subsequent English literature. Here at last is a book which, while always readable and amusing, takes Sir John Mandeville as seriously as he deserves., "Count on author Giles Milton to be witty, entertaining and intellectually stimulating....Brilliant." -- The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) "[Milton] demonstrate[s] his sharp eye for the significant detail or event....Engaging." -- The New York Times Book Review "A rare and excellent work that combines scholarship with intrigue, Milton's book may induce that wonderful swoon usually contracted after long hours researching libraries and labyrinths of history." -- Publishers Weekly "Pioneer traveller or shameless charlatan, Sir John Mandeville had a huge influence both on the history of exploration and on all subsequent English literature. Here at last is a book which, while always readable and amusing, takes Sir John Mandeville as seriously as he deserves." -- John Julius Norwich, "Count on author Giles Milton to be witty, entertaining and intellectually stimulating....Brilliant." -The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) "[Milton] demonstrate[s] his sharp eye for the significant detail or event....Engaging." -The New York Times Book Review "A rare and excellent work that combines scholarship with intrigue, Milton's book may induce that wonderful swoon usually contracted after long hours researching libraries and labyrinths of history." -Publishers Weekly "Pioneer traveller or shameless charlatan, Sir John Mandeville had a huge influence both on the history of exploration and on all subsequent English literature. Here at last is a book which, while always readable and amusing, takes Sir John Mandeville as seriously as he deserves." -John Julius Norwich, "Count on author Giles Milton to be witty, entertaining and intellectually stimulating....Brilliant." - The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) "[Milton] demonstrate[s] his sharp eye for the significant detail or event....Engaging." - The New York Times Book Review "A rare and excellent work that combines scholarship with intrigue, Milton's book may induce that wonderful swoon usually contracted after long hours researching libraries and labyrinths of history." - Publishers Weekly "Pioneer traveller or shameless charlatan, Sir John Mandeville had a huge influence both on the history of exploration and on all subsequent English literature. Here at last is a book which, while always readable and amusing, takes Sir John Mandeville as seriously as he deserves." -John Julius Norwich, A rare and excellent work that combines scholarship with intrigue, Milton's book may induce that wonderful swoon usually contracted after long hours researching libraries and labyrinths of history.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
915.04/2 B
Synopsis
Giles Milton's first book, The Riddle and the Knight , is a fascinating account of the legend of Sir John Mandeville, a long-forgotten knight who was once the most famous writer in medieval Europe. Mandeville wrote a book about his voyage around the world that became a beacon that lit the way for the great expeditions of the Renaissance, and his exploits and adventures provided inspiration for writers such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Keats. By the nineteenth century however, his claims were largely discredited by academics. Giles Milton set off in the footsteps of Mandeville, in order to test his amazing claims, and to restore Mandeville to his rightful place in the literature of exploration.
LC Classification Number
G370.P9
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