The Travels of Marco Polo (English) (English)

Author: Marco Polo
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Publication Date: 1998-04-01
Features: Marco Polo was a great medieval traveler and one of the key figures who introduced China to the West. His Book of the Marvels of the World had a significant impact on the Western world. In the book, Marco Polo presented the fascinating Chinese civilization to the West, broadening the horizons of Europeans and helping them move from initially viewing it as a fairy tale to gradually recognizing its true value. The Book of the Marvels of the World meticulously documented the political, social conditions, customs, religious beliefs, local products, and anecdotes of China and other countries and ethnic groups in Asia. It was written in plain and engaging language, becoming a window for the West to understand China. Marco Polo was born in Italy. In his early twenties, he traveled to China with his father and uncle and lived there for 17 years. After returning to his homeland, Marco Polo participated in a naval battle and was captured and imprisoned. In prison, he dictated his experiences in the East, which were recorded by his fellow prisoners, resulting in the world-famous Book of the Marvels of the World by Marco Polo. The authoritative and highly academically valuable English translation of the Book of the Marvels of the World by Marco Polo. As we follow Marco Polo's brilliant journey through the East, we also learn pure English.