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The travels of Marco Polo
Book • 1300
The book, also known as *Il Milione* or *Book of the Marvels of the World*, describes Marco Polo's travels from Venice to China and his time serving Kublai Khan.
It provides a comprehensive look into the culture, politics, and geography of the Eastern world during the 13th century.
The narrative includes descriptions of various regions such as China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia, and offers insights into the Mongol Empire and its operations.
The book was written by Rustichello da Pisa based on Marco Polo's accounts while they were imprisoned together in Genoa.
It provides a comprehensive look into the culture, politics, and geography of the Eastern world during the 13th century.
The narrative includes descriptions of various regions such as China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia, and offers insights into the Mongol Empire and its operations.
The book was written by Rustichello da Pisa based on Marco Polo's accounts while they were imprisoned together in Genoa.
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Commonly known as Marco Polo's Travels, but the original title translates to Description of the World.
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Exploring the medieval world with Marco Polo
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Jacob Howland as a text included in the University of Austin's curriculum, highlighting its exploration of East-West cultural exchange.
Jacob Howland as a text included in the University of Austin's curriculum, highlighting its exploration of East-West cultural exchange.
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The GOP Loves Western Civ
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Marina Warner and Anna Della Subin in relation to Italo Calvino's "Invisible Cities", discussing his travels and how they inspired the book.
Marina Warner and Anna Della Subin in relation to Italo Calvino's "Invisible Cities", discussing his travels and how they inspired the book.
Fiction and the Fantastic: ‘Invisible Cities’ by Italo Calvino
Mentioned as the book written by Marco Polo and Rustichello of Pisa based on Marco Polo's travels.
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