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Marco Polo : From Venice to Xanadu by Laurence Bergreen (2007, Hardcover)

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As the most celebrated European to explore Asia, Marco Polo was the original global traveler and the earliest bridge between East and West. A universal icon of adventure and discovery, he has inspired six centuries of popular fascination and spurious mythology. Now, from the acclaimed author ofOver the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe("Superb . . . A first-rate historical page turner"-The New York Times)-comes the first fully authoritative biography of one of the most enchanting figures in world history. In this masterly work, Marco Polo's incredible odyssey-along the Silk Road and through all the fantastic circumstances of his life-is chronicled in sumptuous and illuminating detail. We meet him as a callow young man, the scion of a wealthy Venetian merchant family, only seventeen when he sets out in 1271 with his father and uncle on their journey to Asia. We see him gain the confidence of Kublai Khan, the world's most feared and powerful leader, and watch him become a trusted diplomat and intelligence agent in the ruler's inner circle. We are privy to his far-flung adventures on behalf of the Khan, living among the Mongols and other tribes, and traveling to magical cities, some far advanced over the West. We learn the customs of the Khan's court, both erotic and mercantile, and Polo's uncanny ability to adapt to them. We follow him on his journey back to Venice, laden with riches, the latest inventions, and twenty-four years' worth of extraordinary tales. And we see his collaboration with the famed writer Rustichello of Pisa, who immediately saw in Polo the story of a lifetime; enlivened by his genius for observation, Polo's tales needed little embellishment. Recorded by Rustichello as the two languished as prisoners of war in a Genoese jail, theTravelswould explode the notion of non-Europeans as untutored savages and stand as the definitive description of China until the nineteenth century. Drawing on original sources in more than half a dozen languages, and on his own travels along Polo's route in China and Mongolia, Bergreen explores the lingering controversies surrounding Polo's legend, settling age-old questions and testing others for significance. Synthesizing history, biography, and travelogue, this is the timely chronicle of a man who extended the boundaries of human knowledge and imagination. Destined to be the definitive account of its subject for decades to come,Marco Polotakes us on a journey to the limits of history-and beyond.

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
140004345x
ISBN-13
9781400043453
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24038811330

Product Key Features

Book Title
Marc O`Polo : from Venice to Xanadu
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Civilization, Asia / General, Adventurers & Explorers, Essays & Travelogues, Europe / Medieval
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Travel, History
Author
Laurence Bergreen
Format
Hardcover

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Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
27.4 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.5 in

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Dewey Edition
22
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"This is an enthusiastic retelling of Marco Polo's timeless story. Laurence Bergreen draws from a broad range of the surviving Polo manuscripts to create a convincing portrait of how Marco was able to get to thirteenth century China, and of what he saw, felt and did when he got there. Readers unfamiliar with Polo's adventures will find much pleasure here." --Jonathan Spence, author ofEmperor of China, "As enthralling as a rollicking travel journal." -- New York Times Book Review "With his polished, authoritative storytelling, Bergreen makes the world of Marco Polo very pertinent."-- Entertainment Weekly "Mesmerizing . . . This is lively history that is richly detailed and destined to be the definitive account of Marco Polo and his adventures for decades to come." -- Tucson Citizen "Illuminating . . . A window into the most exotic of places and times." -- St. Petersburg Times "Fascinating . . . A constant surprise and delight." -- The Plain Dealer "[An] exciting reconstruction of the extraordinary life of Marco Polo . . . impressively researched and deftly composed." -- Booklist "This is an enthusiastic retelling of Marco Polo's timeless story. Laurence Bergreen draws from a broad range of the surviving Polo manuscripts to create a convincing portrait of how Marco was able to get to thirteenth century China, and of what he saw, felt and did when he got there. Readers unfamiliar with Polo's adventures will find much pleasure here." --Jonathan Spence, author of Emperor of China "At last! Marco Polo comes to life! Laurence Bergreen, perhaps America's liveliest biographer, has created a triumph of fascinations, a classic portrait that now surely can never be bettered." --Simon Winchester, author of The Map That Changed the World, "As enthralling as a rollicking travel journal." --New York Times Book Review "With his polished, authoritative storytelling, Bergreen makes the world of Marco Polo very pertinent."--Entertainment Weekly "Mesmerizing . . . This is lively history that is richly detailed and destined to be the definitive account of Marco Polo and his adventures for decades to come." --Tucson Citizen "Illuminating . . . A window into the most exotic of places and times." --St. Petersburg Times "Fascinating . . . A constant surprise and delight." --The Plain Dealer "[An] exciting reconstruction of the extraordinary life of Marco Polo . . . impressively researched and deftly composed." --Booklist "This is an enthusiastic retelling of Marco Polo's timeless story. Laurence Bergreen draws from a broad range of the surviving Polo manuscripts to create a convincing portrait of how Marco was able to get to thirteenth century China, and of what he saw, felt and did when he got there. Readers unfamiliar with Polo's adventures will find much pleasure here." --Jonathan Spence, author ofEmperor of China "At last! Marco Polo comes to life! Laurence Bergreen, perhaps America's liveliest biographer, has created a triumph of fascinations, a classic portrait that now surely can never be bettered." --Simon Winchester, author ofThe Map That Changed the World
Lccn
2007-021860
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
910.4 B
Lc Classification Number
G370.P9b37 2007
Copyright Date
2007

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by *catfish11*Sep 08, 2020
Marco Polo, well, the book is about the life of Mr. Polo. A good read.
The product review is about a book. Very enjoyable, a lot of adventure.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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by 2w4wQc0LSFC@Del...Jan 13, 2010
Maro Polo by Laurence Bergreen
I am a fourth grade teacher, and as such, I needed pictures that students could use to associate with what they were learning in class. I bought the book planning to tear out the pictures. I can't do that now. The book is much nore valuable than that. It is one I will keep as a reference and resource book. I'll find the pictures used in the book in another place.
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by vega57Apr 08, 2016
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This is a "history-buff's" book. I've always been interested in the "The Silk Road" and about the various locations in Central Asia where (culturally) the east meets the west.
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Marco Polo : From Venice to Xanadu by Laurence Bergreen (2007, Hardcover)

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