The Riddle and the Knight: In Search of Sir John Mandeville, the World's Greatest Traveler

of Giles Milton

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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.

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History History Nonfiction Travel Medieval Biography Adventure Memoir Medieval History Asia European History

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Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 230 pages
Publisher St. Martins Press-3PL
Publication Date November 1st 2002
First Publication 10/30/96
Language English
ISBN 9780312421298
Edition Not informed
Category History & Politics
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