As an international merchant, Cyriacus of Ancona was accustomed to the perils of travel in foreign lands--unlike his more scholarly peers with their handsome libraries and wealthy patrons, who benefited greatly from the discoveries communicated in his widely distributed letters and drawings. Having seen firsthand the destruction of the world's cultural heritage, Cyriacus resolved to preserve it for future generations. To do so he would spy on the Ottomans, court popes and emperors, and even organize a crusade.
- ISBN10 0393349624
- ISBN13 9780393349627
- Publish Date 31 August 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint WW Norton & Co
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 322
- Language English