The Riddle and the Knight by Giles Milton

The Riddle and the Knight by Giles Milton

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Summary

In 1322 Mandeville left England on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, returning 34 years later claiming to have travelled half-way round the world. His account of this - "The Travels"- was a popular and influential book. Yet in the 19th century scholars discredited it, claiming it was an elaborate fabrication. Milton sifts the facts from the fantasy.

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The Riddle and the Knight by Giles Milton

In 1322 Mandeville left England on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, returning 34 years later claiming to have travelled half-way round the world. His account of this - "The Travels"- was a popular and influential book. Yet in the 19th century scholars discredited it, claiming it was an elaborate fabrication. Milton sifts the facts from the fantasy.
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ISBN 13 9780749003951
ISBN 10 0749003952
Title The Riddle and the Knight
Author Giles Milton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allison & Busby
Year published 1997-11-24
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.