
Marco Polo
From Venice to Xanadu
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Paul Boehmer
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 acclaimed author Laurence Bergreen, 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.
Drawing on original sources in more than half a dozen languages, and 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 a 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 Polo takes us on a journey to the limits of history - and beyond.
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Critic reviews
"As enthralling as a rollicking travel journal." (New York Times Book Review)
"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)
"With his polished, authoritative storytelling, Bergreen makes the world of Marco Polo very pertinent." (Entertainment Weekly)
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Outstanding story for history buffs.What other book might you compare Marco Polo to and why?
Similar to Columbus books. This book held my interest and I'm not usually a fan of World History.Fascinating
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Great book!
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very well done book 10/10
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enlightening commentary
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The story is very good and will surprise you on the nature of Polo's time in Asia. He was with his father and uncle the entire time, but it's only because Marco was bored and in a Genovese jail as a prisoner-of-war that we know this story. He father and uncle wrote no story, we just know Marco's story.
Marco went to Asia as a teenager and came back to Venice as a man, nearly 40 years old. Amazing story to follow.
Marco the Traveler, Great Story
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Thorough account of Marco Polo
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Incredible story well told
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A must read
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Masterpiece
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historical
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