Giles Morton book The Riddle and the Knight In Search of Sir John Mandeville Ppk

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Like New
A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Modified Item
No
ISBN
9780312421298
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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
Author
Giles Milton
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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