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Some Heroes of Travel. Explorations and Discoveries of Marco Polo

Par : W. h. davenport Adams
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  • Nombre de pages232
  • PrésentationBroché
  • Poids0.412 kg
  • Dimensions17,0 cm × 22,0 cm × 1,6 cm
  • ISBN979-10-419-8477-0
  • EAN9791041984770
  • Date de parution08/02/2024
  • ÉditeurCulturea

Résumé

Texte à corriger : "Some Heroes of Travel" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a comprehensive account of the remarkable journeys undertaken by Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant and figure of passage of the 13th century. The text highlights Polo's extensive travels across Asia, which were unprecedented in scope and detail for his time. Polo's journey began when he accompanied his father and uncle on a mission to the court of Kublai Khan, the Mongol emperor.
Over the course of 24 years, Polo traversed vast regions, including Persia, the Pamir Plateau, the Gobi Desert, and China, reaching as far as the court of the Great Khan. His observations were meticulously recorded, providing Europeans with their first detailed glimpse of the cultures, geography, and wealth of the East. Polo's accounts include descriptions of the Tartar customs, the grandeur of Kublai Khan's palaces, and the diverse landscapes he encountered.
His narrative, dictated during his imprisonment in Genoa, became a seminal work in the history of exploration, influencing future explorations and expanding the geographical knowledge of the time. The text underscores Polo's legacy as a pioneer in geographical discovery, whose detailed observations and adventurous spirit continue to inspire.