The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. The book of wonders originates from 15th century france and tells the story of the pioneer and commercial traveler marco polo. After all, polo s book has ornamented libraries the world over for centuries and is regarded, despite its flaws, as one of the world s greatest travel accounts. Marco polo 125424 was one of the greatest explorers of the middle ages and the first person to make europe aware chinas extraordinary power and culture. Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from. The book is mainly about the description of the world and the places he travelled. Book of marco polo or the wonders of the world fine facsimile edition of 15th c. Book of the marvels of the world on art and aesthetics. Marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the new. Marco tabilios dreamy depiction of marco polo recording his famous narrative il milione, also referred to as the travels of marco polo and the book of the marvels of the world, begins with marco polo relating his many adventures to fellow prisoner rustichello while imprisoned in genoa after the defeat of his fleet. Concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1, ed.
As the first european to travel extensively throughout asia, marco polo was the earliest bridge between east and west. His adventures were recounted in a book that made him famous. Marco polo, a thirteenthcentury merchant, was one of historys great adventurers. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Polo continued to trade but he never again left his home city and he died in 24. Books of the marvels of the world, by marco polo july 19, 2011. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik.
He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. Book of the marvels of the world in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from. The illuminated manuscript on marco polo s fascinating and adventurous travels ranks among the most famous manuscripts of the middle ages and is considered a highlight of french book decoration. Marco polo in tartar costume, wikipedia public domain the travels of marco polo c.
Livre des merveilles du monde or description of the world devisement du monde, in italian il milione the million or oriente poliano and in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing polo s travels through asia between 1276 and 1291. Marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the. 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. Marco polo soon was caught up in the war between venice and genoa. Jan 23, 2015 marco polo, a venetian merchant whose travels are recorded in the book of the marvels of the world, was the first to leave a detailed chronicle of his travel experience through central asia and china. The book the travels of marco polo was a bestseller and was read throughout europe. Marco polos reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels of the legendary orient. Marco polo, the book of ser marco polo, the venetian. The italian marco polo is probably the worlds most famous traveler and one of the worlds first travel writers. Book of marco polo by marco polo restaurant book of marco polo by marco polo hotel book of marco polo by marco polo club book of marco polo by marco. The book was about polo s travels through asia between the years of 1276 and 1291. Polo, the book of ser marco polo, the venetian, 29. Marco traveled much of china and the east, and his stories were written into a.
The marco polo book itself is essentially unreadable except by academics, and it is easy for a modern, nonscholastic reader to dismiss it as an erroneous account of events that occurred long agowhich is literally an accurate assessmentbut john man manages to explain the intricacies of the book and put the book, and the civilization, people. Marco polo 1254 january 89, 24 was an italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the republic of venice. Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the. They traveled the silk road to china where he met the great ruler kublai khan. Marco polo, a venetian merchant whose travels are recorded in the book of the marvels of the world, was the first to leave a detailed chronicle of his. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254.
Marco polo by marco tabilio meet your next favorite book. Dec 03, 2019 marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east. Books of the marvels of the world or description of the world divisament dou monde, also nicknamed il milione the million or oriente poliano, but commonly called 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, persia, china, and indonesia between 1271. Netflix marco polo series riddled with errors seeker. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1 audiobook rustichello da pisa 1272 0 and marco polo 1254 24, translated by henry. The venetian concerning kingdoms and marvels of the east, volumes 1 and 2, translated and edited by. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms. Marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the new world marcovitz, hal on. Marco polo was a thirteenthcentury venetian explorer, arguably the worlds most welltraveled explorer, and the travels of marco polo chronicles his journey through asia as a special envoy to.
Published in 1903 i repeat that everything appertaining to this city is on so vast a scale, and the great kaans yearly revenues therefrom are so immense, that it is not easy even to put it in writing, and it seems past belief to one who merely hears it told. Marco polo s reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels of the legendary orient. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. Apr 25, 2017 they together composed book of marvels, as it was originally titled, which became a significant guide to european merchants who wanted to do business in the east. Marco was later released and returned to his native venice.
Introduction marco polo was a merchant in venice before he became the famous explorer we know today. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian internet archive. The thcentury book by rustichello book of the marvels of the world later know as the travels of marco polo was a bestseller and had a huge impact on medieval and early modern explorers, missionaries, and merchants. May 02, 2014 the book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1 audiobook rustichello da pisa 1272 0 and marco polo 1254 24, translated by henry. The book also included his experience at the court of kublai khan. Jan 01, 2000 marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the new world marcovitz, hal on. Marco polo wrote an account of the marvels of answers. The travelogue text would later be referred to as the travels of marco polo, telling of how marco had explored so many exotic countries along the way to china and back.
Excerpt from the book of ser marco polo the venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east. His famous journeys took him across the boundaries of the known world, along the dangerous silk road, and into the court of kublai kahn, where he won the trust of the most feared and reviled leader of his day. The most wellknown masters of their time steeped the manuscript in enchanting colours and gold, thus creating a unique and lavish testimony to a courageous pioneers achievements. The tales that polo then narrated to rustichello eventually became the book of the marvels of the world. Oct 06, 2016 marco polo in tartar costume, wikipedia public domain the travels of marco polo c. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. Rarely have secular topics had such an intensive echo. 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. Books of the marvels of the world or description of the world divisament dou monde, also nicknamed il milione the million or oriente. His travels are recorded in livre des merveilles du monde book of the marvels of the world, also known as the travels of marco polo, c.
Marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the new world. Polo, the book of ser marco polo, the venetian, 27. After his return the story of his journeys, book of the marvels of the world, also known as the travels of marco polo, propelled him to medieval superstardom. He allegedly travelled from europe and throughout asia from 1271 to 1295. Marco polo s reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels of the.
Marco polo s famous novel is called the travels of marco polo, a partially nonfiction work which described his experiences and observations in china, india and japan. Richard humble the biography of a remarkable man, who started his traveling adventures at the age of sixteen and recorded the many marvels of this unique time and life. The book of ser marco polo the venetian, concerning the kingdoms. Marco polo books list of books by author marco polo. Marco polos account was not just a simple record of the journey, but a description of the worlda mixture of a travel report, legend, hearsay, and practical information. Book of marco polo or the wonders of the world fine. Sue gronewald, a specialist in chinese history, was the consultant for this section. Marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. The book of the marvels of the world by marco polo illustrated with 84 miniatures enhanced with gold. Polos book, description of the world, offered one of the.
The book was about polos travels through asia between the years of 1276 and 1291. See all books authored by marco polo, including il milione, and the book of ser marco polo, the venetian volume 1, and more on. 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 most gifted book painters of the time depicted the adventures his journey in the most farflung regions of the world in a captivating variety of colors and gold inlay. The famous venetian is believed to have left venice at age 17 to embark on a 24year journey through the persian gulf and asia, spending much of this time in china in the court of the great mongol emperor kublai khan. 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. Jan 29, 2015 after his return the story of his journeys, book of the marvels of the world, also known as the travels of marco polo, propelled him to medieval superstardom. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. Of all the travel sagas ever written, none is more richly astonishing than marco polos description of the world. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The work was an important introduction for europeans to the history and geography of central asia and china.
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