List of books and articles about marco polo online. The book was wellwritten and contained additional information on topics such as if you lived in europe at the time of marco polo, to china by land and sea, the silk secret, genghis kahn, if you were mongolian at the time of marco polo, sera battles and gutenbergs new printing press. A war blocked their return, and they journeyed eastward to reach kublai khans eastern capital at kaifeng in 1266. 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. The travels of marco polo the original classic edition. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china, after which he served the kublai khan on. They returned to venice in 1269, and in 1271 they left with young marco for kublais court. Buy the travels penguin clothbound classics 01 by polo, marco, cliff, nigel, cliff, nigel isbn. Marco polos reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels. With his uncle and father, he traveled across turkey, armenia, the middle east, the rugged mountains of afghanistan. They spent the next 20 years in the service of the kubilai khan, travelling throughout the mongolian empire. This book inspired many explorers including christopher columbus.
Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Along with other critics of polos account, wood notes that marco failed to mention the great wall, tea drinking, the chinese written script, or the bound feet of chinese. Marco polo soon joined venetian forces fighting genoa and was taken prisoner 1298 following venices loss in the battle of curzola. The book was wellwritten and contained additional information on topics such as if you. Messer marco polo by byrne, donn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In a controversial book published in 1996, the historian frances wood argues that marco polo was indeed lying and that it is doubtful that he traveled anywhere near china. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Marco polo september 15, 1254 january 9, 24 was a venetian merchant traveler whose travels are recorded in il milione the millions, now known. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. 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.
The travels of marco polo arvindguptatoys books gallery. John fusco, creator of the netflix original series marco polo. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 4 wikisource, the. 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. After all, polos book has ornamented libraries the world over for centuries and is regarded, despite its flaws, as one of the worlds greatest travel accounts. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the. The million, deriving from polos nickname emilione, in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a th. Indeed one kindly critic in the examiner laid it upon the writer.
Marco polo by laurence bergreen books the guardian. The book starts out with the statement of marco polo, that he is only able to record the very least portion of all the strictly adult rated, but what kid is willing to plow through all of the cultural and historical fiction. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 5 wikisource. 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. Marco polo, europes greatest ever traveller, suffered badly for what cynics assumed were his outlandish flights of. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and.
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. Marco polo, europes greatest ever traveller, suffered badly. Cuba baedeker guide baedeker guides by marco polo travel publishing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But his book, the travels of marco polo, slowly gained widespread interest. How did marco polo communicate with mongolian khan. And in this island as well as elsewhere, there be some of the idols that have the head of an ox, some that have the head of a pig, some of a dog, some of a sheep, and some of divers other kinds. Originally the books name was a description of the world now the book is called the travels 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 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 book of ser marco polo, the venetian internet archive. What i expect history books of this nature to do is tell me. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles v of. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. While he was imprisoned, he met a writer from the city of pisa who encouraged marco to write of his travels in asia.
Marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. 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. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project. Marco polo soon was caught up in the war between venice and genoa, for which he equipped and commanded a. Apr 17, 2012 nestorin, the term used by polo, is almost a literal transcript of the arab form nasturi.
List of books and articles about marco polo online research. Later it was part of the library of the french book collector alexandre petau. The text is a complete1y modern version of the famous marsden wright translation. And let me tell you the great kaan has nothing to do with them, nor do they render him any tribute or service.
Travels of marco polo first edition marco polo bauman. His famous book, the travels of marco polo, indicates that he was a man of extraordinary bravery, brilliance, and strength. The newest volume in sterling signatures successful illustrated edition series takes readers on a fascinating journey into a world once unknown. He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 8. Possibly because polos 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. An authoritative version of marco polos book does not and cannot exist, for the early manuscripts differ significantly, and the reconstruction of the original text is. A notice of the metropolitan sees, with a map, will be found in cathay, p. 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. Being a description, by that early traveller, of remarkable places and things, in the eastern parts of the world. Marco polo was seventeen when he set out for china, and fortyone when he came back. Nigel cliffs new translation, based on the original medieval sources, is a fresh, authoritative rendering, with a. In 1298, marco captained a galleyship in a battle against venices rival city, genoa, and was captured as a prisoner of war.
But marco polo is so full of quotes from polos own writing, i feel like i might as well read the original. So let us go back to zayton and take up the order of our book from that point. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. The book was translated into many european languages in marco polos own lifetime, but the original manuscripts are now lost, and their reconstruction is a. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The travels of marco polo wordsworth classics of world.
The travels of marco polo, a venetian, in the thirteenth century. 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. Beginning of the dream, through the desert scene, at kublai khans court scene, love story of marco. Marco polo has 379 books on goodreads with 22076 ratings. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. Marco polo by puech, michel,labba, brigitte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Now you must know that the idols of cathay, and of manzi, and of this island, are all of the same class. The resulting book, called the description of the world. His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book of the marvels of the world and il milione, c. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 5 wikisource, the. Oct 21, 2008 i found this a rather rambling account of marco polo s rambles across eurasia. I found this a rather rambling account of marco polos rambles across eurasia. Benedetto marco polo, aldo ricci, luigi foscolo benedetto asian educational services, 2001 asia 439 pages. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. 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.
How genuine is the representation of marco polo tv series on netflix regarding the events, culture, representation, and concerned history of. Few texts have aroused more controversy than the book of marco polo, with good reason. Nestorin, the term used by polo, is almost a literal transcript of the arab form nasturi. Incomparably the best translation of marco polos travels marsden, william. Marco polos book polo could have been forgotten to history. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east. The travels of marco polo volume 1 the project gutenberg ebook of the travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. For the rest of that year in the prison cell marco would tell the 24 year story and rustichello would write it all down. Rarely have secular topics had such an intensive echo. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 4 wikisource. He died in venice at almost 70 years of age, on january 8, 24. This signet classic edition is the most thoroughly annotated popular edition ever published of the travels of marco polo. 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. 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.
Marco polo almost singlehandedly introduced fourteenthcentury europe to the civilizations of central asia and china. The journey that changed the world and millions of other books are available for. An authoritati ve versio n of marco polos book does not. More information about this seller contact this seller 2. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polo s journey that belonged to king charles v of. His writings about china and the mongol empire in the travels of marco polo had a significant impact on european beliefs about and behavior toward the east and inspired the travels of christopher columbus. Buy the travels of marco polo wordsworth classics of world literature new edition by marco polo isbn. A sparkling new translation of the most famous travel book ever written marco polos voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254.
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