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The Mission of Friar William of Rubruck

His Journey to the Court of the Great Khan Mngke, 12531255
Series: Hackett Classics
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The Mission of Friar William of Rubruck recounts the remarkable journey of William, a Franciscan friar, who travelled from the Holy Land to the court of the Great Khan Mngke in Qaraqorum, Mongolia, between 1253 and 1255. His vivid travelogue offers a detailed and humanised view of Asia in the 13th century, revealing the diverse cultures and individuals he encountered.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in historical travel narratives, Asian history, Mongol studies, and medieval exploration.

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William of Rubruck was a Franciscan friar who wrote the first great travel book about Asia. In 1253-55 he made the journey from the Holy Land to the court of the Great Khan Mongke at Qaraqorum in Mongolia and back again. His account is particularly vivid because he related to the individual people he met. This title offers translation of the text.

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The Mission of Friar William of Rubruck is a remarkable account by William of Rubruck, a Franciscan friar who authored the first great travel book about Asia. In 1253-55, he embarked on a journey from the Holy Land to the court of the Great Khan Möngke at Qaraqorum in Mongolia and returned.

William was profoundly interested in everything he encountered, and his account is particularly vivid due to his interactions with the individuals he met along the way. This edition is the first annotated translation made from the definitive Latin text published by A. van den Wyngaert in 1929.

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Critical acclaim highlights the translation's quality and richness: Morris Rossabi of The Journal of Asian Studies praises the work for capturing the excitement and providing important context to Rubruck's journey. Denis Sinor of the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society commends the judicious emendations and the readability of the translation, deeming it indispensable for those seeking detailed knowledge from Rubruck's report.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872209817

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 2 maps, frontispiece

Contributors:

  • Translated by Peter Jackson
  • Introduction and notes by David Morgan

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 385g

Pages: 336

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Peter Jackson is Professor of Medieval History, Keele University, UK.

David Morgan is Professor of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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