The Riddle and the Knight - In Search of Sir John Mandeville, the World's Greatest Traveller (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	St Martin's Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2002
First published:	November 2002
Authors:	Giles Milton
Dimensions:	203 x 133 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-312-42129-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	0-312-42129-X
Barcode:	9780312421298

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