Marco Polo, von Venedig nach China
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- 4 hodiny čítania
The adventurous travels and discoveries of the renowned explorer are recaptured in this chronicle of Marco Polo that traces the famed merchant’s journeys in the dunes of the Middle East and the far reaches of Asia. Through a collection of historical essays, the book acknowledges the questions that surrounded Polo when his famous travelogue Il Milione was published 700 years ago. Numerous archaeological finds are examined in detail, from rare paintings and historical maps to valuable fabrics. Venturing through various countries while documenting Polo’s voyages, this richly illustrated volume travels from his home country of Italy to the Mongol empire of Kublai Khan.
