The Travels of Marco Polo: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Travels of Marco Polo by Marco Polo — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Join the 13th century merchants Marco, Niccolo and Maffeo Polo as they journey from their native city of Venice to the faraway land of Cathay, or China. There, young Marco will meet Kublai Khan, the ruler of the vast Mongolian empire. Read about his many adventures serving the Khan in the lands East of Europe, and his adventures coming back home to Venice. This medieval book, dictated by Marco while imprisoned in Genoa, was one of the inspirations of the Age of Exploration during the Renaissance, and it still intrigues readers today to learn of the Polo's adventures in the far East.
Quick facts about The Travels of Marco Polo
- Title: The Travels of Marco Polo
- Author: Marco Polo
- First published: 1818
- Genre: description and travel, voyages and travels, history
- OpenLibrary ID: OL15584860W
Where to read The Travels of Marco Polo
The Travels of Marco Polo by Marco Polo is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Travels of Marco Polo about?
Join the 13th century merchants Marco, Niccolo and Maffeo Polo as they journey from their native city of Venice to the faraway land of Cathay, or China.
Who wrote The Travels of Marco Polo?
The Travels of Marco Polo was written by Marco Polo.
When was The Travels of Marco Polo published?
The Travels of Marco Polo was first published in 1818.
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