Travels of Marco Polo - The Illustrated Edition

Marco Polo was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kubilai Khan on numerous missions. On his return to the West he was made a prisoner of war and met Rustichello of Pisa. The accounts of his travels provide a fascinating glimpse of the different societies he encountered.

Summary

Marco Polo was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kubilai Khan on numerous missions. On his return to the West he was made a prisoner of war and met Rustichello of Pisa. The accounts of his travels provide a fascinating glimpse of the different societies he encountered.

Product details

• Authors: Marco Polo
• Assisted by: Morris Rossabi (Editor)
• Publisher: Union Square
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2015
• EAN: 9781435161771
• ISBN: 978-1-4351-6177-1
• No. of pages: 344
• Series: Illustrated Edition Series
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies