Marco Polo's Wealthy Cities

This chapter explores the remarkable wealth and trade activities in cities encountered by Marco Polo during his travels in the late 1270s, particularly after the Mongol conquest of the southern Song Empire. It contrasts the bustling markets of places like Hangzhou with Venice, offering insights into the expansive commerce and cultural exchanges of the medieval world.

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