Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu, by Laurence Bergreen First Edition
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"Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu" by Laurence Bergreen presents an in-depth biography of the legendary Venetian merchant and explorer. It chronicles Marco Polo's remarkable life and his adventurous travels across Asia during the 13th century. The narrative integrates original multilingual sources along with Bergreen's personal retracing of Polo's route through China and Mongolia. The book scrutinizes the accuracy of Polo's accounts and the interplay of fact and fiction in his writings, while also reflecting on the profound impact his journeys had on European perceptions of Asia. Structured chronologically, it features 16 pages of photographs and maps to enrich the storytelling. Bergreen's meticulous research provides a vibrant lens into."
First edition / printing. Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Knopf
Hardcover
ISBN: 140004345X
First Edition
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"Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu" by Laurence Bergreen presents an in-depth biography of the legendary Venetian merchant and explorer. It chronicles Marco Polo's remarkable life and his adventurous travels across Asia during the 13th century. The narrative integrates original multilingual sources along with Bergreen's personal retracing of Polo's route through China and Mongolia. The book scrutinizes the accuracy of Polo's accounts and the interplay of fact and fiction in his writings, while also reflecting on the profound impact his journeys had on European perceptions of Asia. Structured chronologically, it features 16 pages of photographs and maps to enrich the storytelling. Bergreen's meticulous research provides a vibrant lens into."
First edition / printing. Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Knopf
Hardcover
ISBN: 140004345X
First Edition
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