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The realm of Prester John

by Robert Silverberg

This study examines the origins of Prester John, the legendary Christian monarch of the East. It analyses the historical events and cultural influences that contributed to the development of the myth and its status in European thought for almost five centuries.

Accession 10392 ISBN 0821411381 Publisher Ohio University Press
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