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The Description of the World
Also known as The Travels of Marco Polo
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The Description of the World, commonly known as The Travels of Marco Polo, is a travelogue written by Rustichello da Pisa based on Marco Polo's accounts of his Asian travels.
The book provides a detailed description of the cultures, societies, and trade routes Marco Polo encountered during his journeys.
It has been influential in shaping European perceptions of Asia and has been translated into numerous languages since its composition.
The book provides a detailed description of the cultures, societies, and trade routes Marco Polo encountered during his journeys.
It has been influential in shaping European perceptions of Asia and has been translated into numerous languages since its composition.
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Mentioned in the podcast as the book written by Marco Polo and Rustichello during their time in prison.
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Marco Polo: history’s most famous travel writer?
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Sharon Kinoshita
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Marco Polo (Radio Edit)
