Mirabilia Descripta, The Wonders of the East, by Friar Jordanus
Mirabilia Descripta, The Wonders of the East, by Friar Jordanus

Author: Henry Yule

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-05-15

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1317095618

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Translated from the Latin Original, as published at Paris in 1839, in the Recueil de Voyages et de mémoires, of the Society of Geography, with the Addition of a Commentary'. The supplementary material includes the 1863 annual report. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1863.

Mirabilia descripta: The wonders of the East
Mirabilia descripta: The wonders of the East

Author: Catalani Bishop of Columbum active 1302-1330 Jordanus

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-11-05

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13:

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Catalani Bishop of Columbum, also known as Jordanus, was an influential figure in the 14th century, particularly due to his extensive travels throughout the East. In his renowned work 'Mirabilia descripta: The Wonders of the East,' Jordanus vividly describes the exotic wonders and mysteries of the lands he explored, including India, Persia, and other regions. Through a combination of insightful observations and colorful anecdotes, the book presents a unique perspective on the cultural, geographical, and natural phenomena of the East. His writing style is engaging and informative, making it a valuable source for scholars and readers interested in medieval travel narratives. Jordanus's firsthand experiences and detailed descriptions create a vivid tapestry of the East that captivates the imagination and enriches the reader's understanding of the world beyond Western borders. This meticulously crafted work is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of the diverse and enchanting cultures of the East.

Missionary Tropics
Missionary Tropics

Author: Ines G. Županov

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9780472114900

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A provocative contribution to the history of early modern Euro-Asian interactions that provides new perspectives on the encounter between Catholicism and Hinduism in India

Trade, Travel, and Exploration in the Middle Ages
Trade, Travel, and Exploration in the Middle Ages

Author: John Block Friedman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-07-04

Total Pages: 756

ISBN-13: 113559094X

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Trade, Travel, and Exploration: An Encyclopedia is a reference book that covers the peoples, places, technologies, and intellectual concepts that contributed to trade, travel and exploration during the Middle Ages, from the years A.D. 525 to 1492.

Before Orientalism
Before Orientalism

Author: Kim M. Phillips

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 0812245482

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Drawing on medieval accounts of the earliest European journeys to China, India, Mongolia, and southeast Asia, Before Orientalism explores European attitudes toward Asian eating habits, sexual practices, femininities, and civility, reconstructing a precolonial vision of the East that was often neutral or admiring.