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The Mission of Friar William of Rubruck: His Journey to the Court of the Great Khan Mngke, 12531255 (Hackett Classics),Used
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William of Rubruck was a Franciscan friar who wrote the first great travel book about Asia. In 125355 he made the journey from the Holy Land to the court of the Great Khan Mngke at Qaraqorum in Mongolia and back again. . . . William was interested in all that he saw. . . . His account is particularly vivid because he related to the individual people he met. This is the first annotated translation to be made from the definitive Latin text published by A. Van den Wyngaert in 1929, and Peter Jackson and David Morgan are to be congratulated on producing an exemplary edition. The historical introduction is comprehensive and succinct, the translation excellent and idiomatic, while the notes clarify the text and explain why important variant readings have been chosen.' Bernard Hamilton, Times Literary Supplement
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Mission of Friar William of Rubruck'? A: The book details the journey of Franciscan friar William of Rubruck to the court of the Great Khan Möngke in Mongolia between 1253 and 1255.
- Q: Who are the authors of this edition? A: This edition is translated and annotated by Peter Jackson and David Morgan.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book includes an annotated translation and a comprehensive historical introduction, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What year was this edition published? A: This edition was published on September 1, 2009.
- Q: What makes this translation unique? A: This is the first annotated translation from the definitive Latin text published by A. Van den Wyngaert in 1929.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in travel literature, Asian history, or the Mongolian Empire will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify whether the book includes illustrations or maps.