The journey of William of Rubruck to the eastern parts of the world, 1253-55
391 pages•about 8 h 15 min to read•Public domain
18 views•4 reads•2 downloads
About this book
William of Rubruck’s account records his Franciscan mission among the Mongols from 1253 to 1255, reporting to Louis IX on their lands, rulers, and Christian communities. At a khan’s palace, Rubruck’s companion is refused entry after stepping on the threshold, while Rubruck decides to go in and pray for the ruler. His account of that uneasy audience shows how religious purpose and close observation meet in his dealings with Mongol power.
More in Travel & Exploration
See all →
The texts and versions of John de Plano Carpini and William de Rubruquis, as printed for the first time by Hakluyt in 1598, together with some shorter pieces
Richard Hakluyt
A journal of the first voyage of Vasco da Gama, 1497-1499
Hakluyt Society
The principal navigations, voyages, traffiques & discoveries of the English nation made by sea or over-land to the remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth at any time within the compasse of these 1600 yeeres
Richard Hakluyt
Mirabilia descripta
Jordanus Catalani
The Uganda protectorate
Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston
The principal navigations, voyages, traffiques and discoveries of the English nation
Richard Hakluyt