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Venetian Adventurer: Being An Account Of The Life And Times And Of The Book Of Marco Polo

Venetian Adventurer: Being An Account Of The Life And Times And Of The Book Of Marco Polo

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Adventurers & ExplorersFiction AnthologiesItalian History

ISBN10: 1164499432
ISBN13: 9781164499435
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Venetian Adventurer: Being An Account Of The Life And Times And Of The Book Of Marco Polo is a non-fiction book written by Henry H. Hart. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and times of Marco Polo, a Venetian adventurer who lived in the 13th century. The author provides a detailed description of Marco Polo's travels to Asia, his encounters with different cultures and people, and his experiences in the court of Kublai Khan, the Mongol emperor.The book also explores the historical and cultural context of Marco Polo's travels, and provides insights into the political and social conditions of the time. It delves into the impact of Marco Polo's book, The Travels of Marco Polo, on European literature and culture, and how it helped shape the European perception of Asia.Overall, Venetian Adventurer: Being An Account Of The Life And Times And Of The Book Of Marco Polo is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of travel and exploration, and the cultural exchange between Europe and Asia during the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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