Travels by Marco Polo
This book is a detailed account of a Venetian merchant's extensive travels throughout Asia during the 13th century. The narrative provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse cultures, customs, landscapes, wildlife, and wealth of the Eastern world, including the Mongol Empire and China, where the author spent time in the court of Kublai Khan. His descriptions of the grandeur and sophistication of these civilizations challenged European assumptions about the East, and his tales of exotic wonders and adventures continue to captivate readers today.
The 2944th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1300
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 150,000
- Original Language
- Franco Venetian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 10th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- Inteliquest's World's 100 Greatest Books of All-Time (InteliQuest)