The Global Legend of Prester John

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The Global Legend of Prester John delves into the enduring fascination with Prester John, an unreachable, collectively-imagined Christian priest-king who figured prominently in Europe's entrance into an interconnected global world.

Contenu

Introduction; Foundational Texts and Themes; Prester John as Crusader (Path One); Prester John as Mongol (Path Two); Prester John as African Monarch (Path Three); Pop History Prester John (Path Four); Prester John as Literary Figure (Path Five); False Etymologies, Prester John as Title, the Dalai Lama (Path Six); Conclusion; Coda: Prester John, Race, and the Twenty-First Century.