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The Mission of Friar William of Rubruck

- His Journey to the Court of the Great Khan Moengke, 1253-1255

About The Mission of Friar William of Rubruck

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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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780872209817
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 336
  • Published:
  • August 31, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 141x214x21 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 314 g.
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Description of The Mission of Friar William of Rubruck

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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