The Riddle and the Knight
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The Riddle and the Knight by Giles Milton
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.
Milton, Giles: - Giles Milton is the internationally bestselling author of a dozen works of narrative history, including Soldier, Sailor, Frogman, Spy, Airman, Gangster, Kill or Die: How the Allies Won on D-Day. His previous work, Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, is currently being developed into a major TV series. Milton's works--published in twenty-five languages--include Nathaniel's Nutmeg, serialized by the BBC. He lives in London and Burgundy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780374249977 |
| ISBN 10 | 0374249970 |
| Title | The Riddle and the Knight |
| Author | Giles Milton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Farrar Straus Giroux |
| Year published | 2001-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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