Delivery takes approximately 7-12 business days.

This title is in stock with our Australian supplier and will be ordered in for you asap. We will send you a confirmation email with a Tracking Code to follow the progress of your parcel when it ships.

The Adventures of Gillion de Trazegnies - Chivalry and Romance in the Medieval East Author: Zrinka Stahuljak

ISBN: 9781606064634 Format: Hardcover Number Of Pages: 176 Published: 21 December 2015 Country of Publication: US Dimensions (cm): 25.0 x 15.0 x 1.5 Description: One of the finest works from the golden era of Flemish manuscript illumination, the Getty's copy of theRomance of Gillion de Trazegnies tells of the adventures of a medieval nobleman. Part travelogue, part romance, and part epic, the text traces the exciting exploits of Gillion as he journeys to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, is imprisoned in Egypt and rises to the command of the Sultan's armies, mistakenly becomes a bigamist first with a Christian and then a Muslim wife, and dies in battle as a glorious hero. The tale encompasses the most thrilling elements of the Western romance genre - love, villainy, loyalty, and war - set against the backdrop of the East.

This lavishly illustrated volume reveals for the first time the complexity of this illuminated romance. A complete reproduction of the book's illustrations and a partial translation of the text appear along with essays that explore the manuscript's vibrant cultural, historical, and artistic contexts.

The innovative illuminations, by the renowned artist Lieven van Lathem, juxtapose the reality of medie...

Returns Policy: 30-day money back guarantee for return if the item is not as described, is damaged or is faulty. We do not offer a refund if you change your mind.

Customs Charges & Duties: Orders over the value of $270 will be liable for customs charges, taxes including GST and brokerage costs which are the recipient's sole responsibility.