The Bondage and Travels of Johann Schiltberger, a Native of Bavaria, in Europe, Asia, and Africa, 1396-1427

"The Bondage and Travels of Johann Schiltberger" by Johannes Schiltberger, is a captivating firsthand narrative of a Bavarian man's extraordinary journey through the medieval world as a prisoner of the Turks. The book vividly recounts Johann Schiltberger's capture at the Battle of Nicopolis, where he became a servant to the Turkish king, Weyasit after his master lead them into folly. From his initial capture in 1396 to his eventual freedom in 1427, Schiltberger provides an eyewitness account of diverse cultures, fierce battles, and the intricacies of medieval life across Europe, Asia, and Africa, creating a rich and unusual historical perspective filled with conflict and observations from a life in servitude.