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The Travels of Marco Polo is the classic account of Marco Polo's journey to China from Venice, and his discoveries as an emissary to the great Kublai Khan. Polo explores everywhere from Baghdad, Armenia and Russia to the Caspian Sea, the Gobi Desert and the small fishing villages of China, describing the geography, architecture and customs of these exotic places.

Marco Polo (1254-1324), is probably the most famous Westerner who traveled on the "Silk Road." His journey through Asia lasted 24 years. He traveled the whole of China and returned to tell the tale, which became one of the world's greatest travelogues.

"Il Milione" è considerato l'opera storica, geografica, politica e scientifica più importante e preziosa del Medioevo, prima della scoperta dell'America. Nessuno prima d'allora, aveva riportato notizie certe sull'Oriente. I suoi territori, i suoi popoli, le loro usanze, la fauna e la flora autoctone, erano un mistero, che con le sue esplorazioni, Marco Polo svelò. Quando il mercante veneziano tornò nella Repubblica Serenissima, i suoi racconti destarono interesse e meraviglia.

"Книга о разнообразии мира" (также известна под названиями "Книга чудес света", "Путешествия Марка Поло", "Книга Марко Поло") - описание путешествий Марко Поло по Азии и Африке, совершённых в период между 1276 и 1291 годами, которые с его слов на старофранцузском языке записал Рустикелло из Пизы (находившийся вместе с ним в генуэзской тюрьме). Одним из мифов, сложившихся вокруг этой книги, является представление о путешествии Поло как о первом контакте между Европой и Китаем.

The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da Pisa from the tales of Marco Polo. Chronicling Polos adventurous journeys through Asia, Persia, China, and Indonesia between 1271 and 1291, this work has captivated readers since the 14th century, solidifying Polos status as the quintessential explorer. The narrative highlights Marco Polos significant role at the court of Kublai Khan, providing an intriguing glimpse into a world of wonder and discovery. Written in Old French during his ...

Discover the wonders of the East through the eyes of Marco Polo in this captivating second volume of his renowned travelogue. Known as Il Milione or The Million, this 13th-century masterpiece recounts Polos extraordinary journeys across Asia, Persia, China, and Indonesia from 1271 to 1291. Written by Rustichello da Pisa, who transcribed Polos tales during their imprisonment in Genoa, this narrative has shaped our understanding of the world and immortalized Polo as the quintessential adventurer. This audiobook utilizes the 1903 third edition of Sir Henry Yules translation, enhanced by Henri ...

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From the minds of Medical Analytics and Research Club of Osmania (MARCO POLO), the Research Club of Osmania Medical College, comes MARCO Talks, a podcast for students of both medical and non-medical fields. MARCO POLO (estd. 2019) has been successfully running, turning the cogs of the machine working despite the current pandemic (CoVID-19). With successful events like MEDTech 2020 and MEDQuiz to MARCO's Credit, MARCO Talks will keep you informed and entertained as the club takes a deep dive into the minds of its revered guests. Stay tuned!!!

Marco Polo (ca. 1254-1324) stammte aus Venedig und bereiste mit Vater und Onkel den Orient. Die älteren Polos hatten vom mongolischen Großkhan den Auftrag erhalten, eine Botschaft des Papstes sowie Öl aus der Grabeskirche nach Peking zu bringen. Ihre Reise führte sie von Palästina (Akko, Jerusalem) über Stationen in Persien (Isfahan, Kerman) und die Seidenstraße (Samarkand) bis nach China und Japan.

Un diario di viaggio del 13esimo secolo che narra le avventure del celebre esploratore e viaggiatore italiano Marco Polo. Dettati in una prigione genovese allo scrittore romantico Rustichello da Pisa, i viaggi fantastici di Marco Polo nel Medio Oriente e in Asia lo portano fino alla corte di Kublai Khan e ritorno. Pubblicato in un'epoca precedente all'avvento della stampa, Il Milione ha riscosso enorme successo già all'epoca ed è nei secoli diventato leggenda.

Un diario di viaggio del 13esimo secolo che narra le avventure del celebre esploratore e viaggiatore italiano Marco Polo. Dettati in una prigione genovese allo scrittore romantico Rustichello da Pisa, i viaggi fantastici di Marco Polo nel Medio Oriente e in Asia lo portano fino alla corte di Kublai Khan e ritorno. Pubblicato in un'epoca precedente all'avvento della stampa, "Il Milione" ha riscosso enorme successo già all'epoca ed è nei secoli diventato leggenda.

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