Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. The million, deriving from polo s nickname emilione, in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by italian explorer marco polo, describing polo s travels through asia between 1271 and 1295, and his experiences at the court of kublai khan. The travels of marco polobook 2chapter 37 wikisource. The reader for bergreens book on marco polo, paul boehmer, was ok, but 4 stars at best. His famous book, the travels of marco polo, indicates that he was a man of extraordinary bravery, brilliance, and strength.
They spent the next 20 years in the service of the kubilai khan, travelling throughout the mongolian empire. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Marc opolo taschen sale 50% im online shop mybestbrands. The polos traveled thousands of miles through unknown and hostile territory in order to reach lands hitherto only vaguely rumored to exist. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles v of. And let me tell you the great kaan has nothing to do with them, nor do they render him any.
Buy the travels of marco polo wordsworth classics of world literature new edition by marco polo isbn. Marco polo soon joined venetian forces fighting genoa and was taken prisoner 1298 following venices loss in the battle of curzola. He has received numerous awards and recognition, including the duff cooper memorial prize, the sunday times young british writer of the year award, and the wolfson prize, among others. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The illuminated manuscript on marco polos fascinating and adventurous travels ranks among the most famous manuscripts of the middle ages and is considered a highlight of french book. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian internet archive. The newest volume in sterling signatures successful illustrated edition series takes readers on a fascinating journey into a world once unknown.
Marc opolo handtaschen gunstig online kaufen ladenzeile. The book was about polos travels through asia between the years of 1276 and 1291. During his twoyear captivity, aided by notes and reports written while he was in the east and by his fellowprisoner and coauthor rustichello of pisa, he dictated an account of his travels. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Covering his early life, his extraordinary twentyfouryear asian epic and his reception in italy on his return, marco polo places the intrepid venetian in context, historically and geographically. Here you will find our favorite travel books, our favorite biographies and our own travels notebooks, always full of photos, links. Originally the book s name was a description of the world now the book is called the travels of marco polo. List of books and articles about marco polo online. But his book, the travels of marco polo, slowly gained widespread interest. There are also stories and various documents which point to his ancestry originating in korcula, croatia.
The travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing the travels of the latter through asia, persia, china, and indonesia. Laurence bergreen is a prizewinning biographer and historian. Marco polo reisefuhrer zypern by klaus botig not in english common knowledge. Marco polo by laurence bergreen books the guardian. Covering his early life, his extraordinary twentyfouryear asian epic and his reception in italy on his return, marco polo places. After all, polo s book has ornamented libraries the world over for centuries and is regarded, despite its flaws, as one of the worlds greatest travel accounts. Cor hendriks, september 2017 the book of marco polo. More than seven hundred years ago, marco polo traveled from the medieval city of venice to the fabled kingdom of the great kublai khan, seeing new sights and riches that no westerner had ever before witnessed. The travels of marco polo wordsworth classics of world. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name. Munich marco polo pocket guide marco polo pocket guides. Contains black and white illustrations by dino battaglia. The travels by marco polo meet your next favorite book.
Marco polo stadtfuhrer frankfurt fur frankfurter 2008 by katja bongardt not in english common knowledge. Marco polo pocket guides are known for their handy, compact format and insider tips. Marco polo was seventeen when he set out for china. Marco polo ebook by robin brown 9780752472300 rakuten kobo. Marco polo has 379 books on goodreads with 22094 ratings. Marco polo september 15, 1254 january 9, 24 was a venetian merchant traveler whose travels are recorded in il milione the millions, now known as the travels of marco polo, a book which did much to introduce europeans to central asia and china. Marc opolo damentaschen stilvolle taschen online kaufen bei. Rarely have secular topics had such an intensive echo. Robin browns book aims to get to the truth of marco polo s claims. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. Marco polo, europes greatest ever traveller, suffered badly for what cynics assumed were his. Oct 21, 2008 i found this a rather rambling account of marco polo s rambles across eurasia. It makes me coowner of one of the most beautifully illuminated codices of the late middle ages.
All of this being said, bergreens book is informative and i learned a lot from it. He first gained recognition for his acclaimed bestseller in xanadu, recounting his incredible journey following the route of marco polo from jerusalem to mongolia. Feb 12, 2014 why marco polo is famous marco polo was born in venice, italy 1254. Many people say marco polo was the greatest explorer that ever lived, traveling 33, miles by land and sea from venice, italy, to modernday beijing, china. More information about this seller contact this seller 2. Our travel handbooks are the first to include infographics and our spiral guides feature unique layflat spiral binding. Marco polo 125424, a venetian merchant, spent many years in the service of kubilai khan and in his journeys to and from the khans court and around the mongol empire picked up immense amounts of. Its just that the story isnt delivered in a 5star, knockyoursocksoff way. Sep 01, 2008 many people say marco polo was the greatest explorer that ever lived, traveling 33, miles by land and sea from venice, italy, to modernday beijing, china.
For the rest of that year in the prison cell marco would tell the 24 year story and rustichello. The book was about polo s travels through asia between the years of 1276 and 1291. He is famous for going into china and mongolia farther than any european had. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. My favorite among the numerous books by taschen is the edition of a chronicle of the crusades. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. The book is mainly about the description of the world and the places he travelled. Marco polo was seventeen when he set out for china, and fortyone when he came back. An authoritati ve versio n of marco polos book does not.
Interest in polos thcentury travel account seemingly never wanes, as more knowledge is gained about the mongol empire in particular. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Marco polo 125424, a venetian merchant, spent many years in the service of kubilai khan and in his journeys to and from the khans court and around the mongol empire picked up immense amounts of direct and indirect knowledge about asia. Great princes, emperors, and kings, dukes and marquises, counts, knights, and burgesses. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Messer marco polo by byrne, donn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book also included his experience at the court of kublai khan. This book inspired many explorers including christopher columbus. Marco polo was born in 1254, the son of a venetian merchant, and made his first visit to china with his father and uncle in 1271. The travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing the travels of the latter through asia, persia, china, and indonesia between 1271 and 1291. We, at marcopolo editions, love literature and history, and we love to travel. Robin browns book aims to get to the truth of marco polos claims.
This is not merely another adventure story, it is the adventure story of all time. In 1271, when he was 17 years old, he travelled to. Humanic stores gibt es in mittlerweile zehn landern. Damentaschen stilvolle taschen online kaufen bei zalando. Cuba baedeker guide baedeker guides by marco polo travel publishing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stores mit humanic avatar finden sie unter humanic. Possibly because polo s account is also incomplete and fragmented, bergreen struggles to offer a coherent thread, with lots of seemingly random backward and forward jumps, lots of repetition ok, we get it, marco polo was a bit vain and embellished a lot. The travels of marco polo is one of a handful of books that can truly be said to have changed the world. I found this a rather rambling account of marco polos rambles across eurasia. Marco polos reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels.
The illuminated manuscript on marco polos fascinating and adventurous travels ranks among the most famous manuscripts of the middle ages and is considered a highlight of french book decoration. They spent the next 20 years in the service of the kubilai khan. More than seven hundred years ago, marco polo traveled from the medieval city of venice to the. Beginning of the dream, through the desert scene, at kublai khans court scene, love story of marco polo and princess cocacine, marco polo and rustichello of pisa. For the rest of that year in the prison cell marco would tell the 24 year story and rustichello would write it all down. He died in venice at almost 70 years of age, on january 8, 24. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. Its been a very famous and popular book since the 14th century, creating the image of marco polo as the icon of the bold traveller. Marco polo, europes greatest ever traveller, suffered badly for what cynics assumed were his outlandish flights of. Marc opolo taschen gunstig online kaufen ladenzeile. Marco polo almost singlehandedly introduced fourteenthcentury europe to the civilizations of central asia and china.
The amount of appropriate material, and of acquaintance with the mediaeval geography of some parts of asia, which was acquired during the compilation of a work of kindred character for the hakluyt society. Marco polo reisefuhrer usa sudwest, las vegas, colorado, new mexico, arizona, utah by karl teuschl not in english common knowledge. Marco polos book polo could have been forgotten to history. Possibly because polos account is also incomplete and fragmented, bergreen struggles to offer a coherent. Marco polo september 15, 1254 january 9, 24 was a venetian merchant traveler whose travels are recorded in il milione the millions, now known as the travels of marco polo, a. Why marco polo is famous marco polo was born in venice, italy 1254. Originally the books name was a description of the world now the book is called the travels of marco polo. Marco polo travel publishing offers a wide range of high quality cartographic products and travel guides. The million, deriving from polos nickname emilione, in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written. List of books and articles about marco polo online research. Marco polo by puech, michel,labba, brigitte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo.
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