The Description of the World

Name: The Description of the World
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ISBN: 9781624664366

(Autor) Marco Polo

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Composed in a prison cell in 1298 by Venetian merchant Marco Polo and Arthurian romance writer Rustichello of Pisa, The Description of the World relates Polo's experiences in Asia and at the court of Qubilai, the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. In addition to a new translation based on the Franco-Italian "F" manuscript of Polo's text, this edition includes genealogies of the Mongol rulers and nine maps of Polo's journey, as well as thorough annotation and an extensive bibliography.

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Editorial:

Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Formato:

Paperback

Número de páginas:

None

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ISBN:

9781624664366

Año de publicación:

2016

Fecha publicación:

1 de Marzo de 2016

Marco Polo

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and explorer known for his travels to Asia in the 13th century. His most famous work, "The Travels of Marco Polo," detailed his adventures and introduced Europe to the wonders of the East. His vivid descriptions and storytelling style revolutionized European literature and inspired future explorers.