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'The Million', possibly derived from Polo's nickname "Emilione"), in English commonly called The Travels of Marco Polo, is a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from stories told by Italian explorer Marco Polo. It describes Polo's travels through Asia between 1271 and 1295, and his experiences at the court of Kublai Khan.
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May 8, 2024 · Marco Polo (born c. 1254, Venice [Italy]—died January 8, 1324, Venice) was a Venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled from Europe to Asia in 1271–95, remaining in China for 17 of those years. His Il milione (“The Million”), known in English as the Travels of Marco Polo, is a classic of travel literature.
- The Polos were likely shrewd, alert, and courageous; they traded with the Middle East and acquired considerable wealth and prestige. Marco Polo’s f...
- Marco Polo was 17 or 18 when he began his journey from Venice to the farthest reaches of the Mongol empire. Living among the emperor’s dominions, w...
- Marco Polo’s account in Il milione opened new vistas to the European mind, and, as Western horizons expanded, Polo’s legacy grew as well. The wealt...
- Kublai Khan sent Marco Polo on fact-finding missions to distant parts of the empire, including visits to Yunnan (and possibly Myanmar [Burma]) and...
The Travels of Marco Polo. Paperback – September 30, 1958. by Marco Polo (Author), Ronald Latham (Translator) 4.3 845 ratings. See all formats and editions. 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 diplomatic missions.
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Aug 2, 2023 · Learn about the life and adventures of Marco Polo, a Venetian explorer who traveled from Europe to Asia from 1271 to 1295. Read about his book The Travels of Marco Polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in Asia, and his encounters with Kublai Khan, the Mongol leader.
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Jan 8, 2024 · 8 January 2024. By Anna Bressanin,Features correspondent. UniversalImagesGroup/Getty Images. Marco Polo set out from Venice with his father and uncle for court of Kublai Khan (Credit:...
The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1 (of 2), by Marco Polo This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
