A Guide to the Middle Ages. The World Through the Eyes of Scholars, Spies, Merchants, and Pilgrims

British medieval historian Anthony Bale invites readers on an odyssey through the world of the Middle Ages, full of wonders and surprises, recounting advice passed down orally by travelers of that time. Traveling alongside scholars, spies, and monks to various corners of the world, you will walk the streets of Rome, visit the khan's court in Beijing, ride a donkey through Jerusalem under Mamluk rule, and explore the bustling bazaar of Tabriz. Based on previously untranslated documents from that time, testimonies of pilgrims and travelers, «A Guide to the Middle Ages» is a witty and engaging exploration of how Europeans perceived the world beyond their continent.