The Journey Of William Of Rubruck To The Eastern Parts Of The World, 1253-55 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163510636)

The Journey of William of Rubruck to the Eastern Parts of the World, 1253-55 is a historical travelogue written by William of Rubruck, a Franciscan friar and explorer. The book chronicles his journey from Constantinople to the Mongol Empire in the mid-13th century. Rubruck's mission was to convert the Mongols to Christianity and to establish diplomatic relations with them. The book provides a detailed account of Rubruck's travels through the vast territories of the Mongol Empire, including encounters with various tribes and rulers. He describes the customs, traditions, and religious practices of the Mongols, as well as their military tactics and way of life. Rubruck's observations and insights into the Mongol Empire are invaluable to historians and scholars interested in the history of the region. The book also sheds light on the cultural and religious exchanges that took place between the Christian West and the non-Christian East during the medieval period. Overall, The Journey of William of Rubruck to the Eastern Parts of the World, 1253-55 is a fascinating account of a remarkable journey that provides a rare glimpse into the world of the Mongols during a pivotal moment in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Of Rubruck
ISBN-10: 1163510637
ISBN-13: 9781163510636
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d