v. 1. From the conversion of the Roman Empire to A.D. 900, with an account of the achievements and writings of the Christian, Arab, and Chinese travellers and students.
v. 2. From the close of the ninth to the middle of the thirteenth century (c.A.D. 900-1260)
v. 3. From the middle of the thirteenth to the early years of the fifteenth century (c.A.D. 1260-1420).