Marco Polo: Journeys and Thoughts of a 13th Century Traveler

Marco Polo: Journeys and Thoughts of a 13th Century Traveler

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Book Description
This introduction to Marco Polo examines the man, his background, the countries he visited, and the writings he penned more than 700 years ago. Painting a vivid picture of the world of trade in the 13th century, this book follows Marco Polo in his travels through Turkey (Constantinople), Armenia, Turkestan (Samarkand), the Gobi Desert, China, the Yangtze River, India, Burma, and Venice. It details Marco Polo's amazement with the East's agriculture, industry, commercial organizations, technology, urbanization, and standards of living.

About the Author
Galia Dor has lived and traveled in Asia for many years.

Marco Polo: Journeys and Thoughts of a 13th Century Traveler,Galia Dor,Astrolog Publishing House,9654941848,Earth Sciences - Geography,Historical - General,History,History - General History,History: World,Medieval,Medieval World History (Circa 450 - Circa 1450),World - General,ASIA,Biography: general,Classic travel writing,Geographical discovery & exploration,History / World,c 1000 CE to c 1500

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