The Travels of Marco Polo by Marco Polo
The Description of the World
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.
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- Published
- 1300
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Old french
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- Alternate Titles
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- Il Milione
- Le Livre des Merveilles
- Le Livre des Merveilles du Monde
- Los Viajes De Marco Polo
- The Book of Marvels
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