The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1 audiobook rustichello da pisa 1272 0 and marco polo 1254 24, translated by henry. The illuminated manuscript on marco polo s fascinating and adventurous travels ranks among the most famous manuscripts of the middle ages and is considered a highlight of french book decoration. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east. Marco polo s famous novel is called the travels of marco polo, a partially nonfiction work which described his experiences and observations in china, india and japan. The most gifted book painters of the time depicted the adventures his journey in the most farflung regions of the world in a captivating variety of colors and gold inlay. His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book of the marvels of the world and il milione, c. Marco polo books list of books by author marco polo. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254.
Marco polo wrote an account of the marvels of answers. Marco polo september 15, 1254 january 9, 24 was a venetian merchant traveler whose travels are recorded in il milione the millions, now known as the travels of marco polo, a book which did much to introduce europeans to central. Marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the new. Marco was later released and returned to his native venice. The travelogue text would later be referred to as the travels of marco polo, telling of how marco had explored so many exotic countries along the way to china and back. The book of ser marco polo the venetian, concerning the kingdoms. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms. Marco polos reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels of the legendary orient. The venetian concerning kingdoms and marvels of the east note. Marco polo september 15, 1254 january 9, 24 was a venetian merchant traveler whose travels are recorded in il milione the millions, now known as the travels of marco polo, a book which did much to introduce europeans to central asia and china. Marco polo by marco tabilio meet your next favorite book.
The book the travels of marco polo was a bestseller and was read throughout europe. Excerpt from the book of ser marco polo the venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east. The book was about polos travels through asia between the years of 1276 and 1291. Oct 06, 2016 marco polo in tartar costume, wikipedia public domain the travels of marco polo c. Book of marco polo by marco polo restaurant book of marco polo by marco polo hotel book of marco polo by marco polo club book of marco polo by marco. Polo, the book of ser marco polo, the venetian, 29. Marco polo, the book of ser marco polo, the venetian. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. Apr 25, 2017 they together composed book of marvels, as it was originally titled, which became a significant guide to european merchants who wanted to do business in the east. Marco polos famous novel is called the travels of marco polo, a partially nonfiction work which described his experiences and observations in china, india and japan. The book of wonders originates from 15th century france and tells the story of the pioneer and commercial traveler marco polo. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The marco polo book itself is essentially unreadable except by academics, and it is easy for a modern, nonscholastic reader to dismiss it as an erroneous account of events that occurred long agowhich is literally an accurate assessmentbut john man manages to explain the intricacies of the book and put the book, and the civilization, people. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce.
Marco polo, a venetian merchant whose travels are recorded in the book of the marvels of the world, was the first to leave a detailed chronicle of his. Marco polo, a thirteenthcentury merchant, was one of historys great adventurers. The thcentury book by rustichello book of the marvels of the world later know as the travels of marco polo was a bestseller and had a huge impact on. The book also included his experience at the court of kublai khan. See all books authored by marco polo, including il milione, and the book of ser marco polo, the venetian volume 1, and more on. After his return the story of his journeys, book of the marvels of the world, also known as the travels of marco polo, propelled him to medieval superstardom. Polo, the book of ser marco polo, the venetian, 27. Book of marco polo or the wonders of the world fine facsimile edition of 15th c. May 02, 2014 the book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1 audiobook rustichello da pisa 1272 0 and marco polo 1254 24, translated by henry.
Books of the marvels of the world, by marco polo july 19, 2011. Marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the new world. The italian marco polo is probably the worlds most famous traveler and one of the worlds first travel writers. Rarely have secular topics had such an intensive echo. Marco tabilios dreamy depiction of marco polo recording his famous narrative il milione, also referred to as the travels of marco polo and the book of the marvels of the world, begins with marco polo relating his many adventures to fellow prisoner rustichello while imprisoned in genoa after the defeat of his fleet. The thcentury book by rustichello book of the marvels of the world later know as the travels of marco polo was a bestseller and had a huge impact on medieval and early modern explorers, missionaries, and merchants.
Books of the marvels of the world or description of the world divisament dou monde, also nicknamed il milione the million or oriente poliano, but commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing the travels of the latter through asia, persia, china, and indonesia between 1271. After all, polo s book has ornamented libraries the world over for centuries and is regarded, despite its flaws, as one of the world s greatest travel accounts. Marco traveled much of china and the east, and his stories were written into a. Marco polo s reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels of the. May 05, 2019 the italian marco polo is probably the worlds most famous traveler and one of the worlds first travel writers. The most wellknown masters of their time steeped the manuscript in enchanting colours and gold, thus creating a unique and lavish testimony to a courageous pioneers achievements. Book of the marvels of the world on art and aesthetics. Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from. Marco polo s reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels of the legendary orient. Marco polo wrote a book called book of ser marco polo actually i thought he wrote the travels of marco polo, but the thing is about there is so many diffrent answers. He told his travel stories to rustichello da pisa, who wrote of book of the marvels of the world, also known as. Dec 16, 2016 book of marco polo by marco polo restaurant book of marco polo by marco polo hotel book of marco polo by marco polo club book of marco polo by marco. Livre des merveilles du monde or description of the world devisement du monde, in italian il milione the million or oriente poliano and in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing polo s travels through asia between 1276 and 1291.
Marco polo in tartar costume, wikipedia public domain the travels of marco polo c. Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. The book of the marvels of the world by marco polo illustrated with 84 miniatures enhanced with gold. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the. Polos book, description of the world, offered one of the.
Marco polo 125424 was one of the greatest explorers of the middle ages and the first person to make europe aware chinas extraordinary power and culture. Marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the new world marcovitz, hal on. Books of the marvels of the world or description of the world divisament dou monde, also nicknamed il milione the million or oriente. The book is mainly about the description of the world and the places he travelled. Marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. The book was about polo s travels through asia between the years of 1276 and 1291. His travels are recorded in livre des merveilles du monde book of the marvels of the world, also known as the travels of marco polo, c. Polo continued to trade but he never again left his home city and he died in 24. He allegedly travelled from europe and throughout asia from 1271 to 1295. After all, polos book has ornamented libraries the world over for centuries and is regarded, despite its flaws, as one of the worlds greatest travel accounts. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. Dec 03, 2019 marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia.
Jan 01, 2000 marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the new world marcovitz, hal on. Introduction marco polo was a merchant in venice before he became the famous explorer we know today. Of all the travel sagas ever written, none is more richly astonishing than marco polos description of the world. Marco polo soon was caught up in the war between venice and genoa. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. The tales that polo then narrated to rustichello eventually became the book of the marvels of the world. Marco polo was a thirteenthcentury venetian explorer, arguably the worlds most welltraveled explorer, and the travels of marco polo chronicles his journey through asia as a special envoy to. Jan 23, 2015 marco polo, a venetian merchant whose travels are recorded in the book of the marvels of the world, was the first to leave a detailed chronicle of his travel experience through central asia and china. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian internet archive. Livre des merveilles du monde or description of the world devisement du monde, in italian il milione the million or oriente poliano and in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing polos travels through asia between 1276 and 1291.
Jan 29, 2015 after his return the story of his journeys, book of the marvels of the world, also known as the travels of marco polo, propelled him to medieval superstardom. The work was an important introduction for europeans to the history and geography of central asia and china. There are also stories and various documents which point to his ancestry originating in korcula, croatia. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Marco polo and the wonders of the east explorers of the. His famous journeys took him across the boundaries of the known world, along the dangerous silk road, and into the court of kublai kahn, where he won the trust of the most feared and reviled leader of his day. The travels by marco polo meet your next favorite book. The famous venetian is believed to have left venice at age 17 to embark on a 24year journey through the persian gulf and asia, spending much of this time in china in the court of the great mongol emperor kublai khan. Richard humble the biography of a remarkable man, who started his traveling adventures at the age of sixteen and recorded the many marvels of this unique time and life. Netflix marco polo series riddled with errors seeker.
Marco polos account was not just a simple record of the journey, but a description of the worlda mixture of a travel report, legend, hearsay, and practical information. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. Concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1, ed. Sue gronewald, a specialist in chinese history, was the consultant for this section. He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. The million, deriving from polo s nickname emilione, in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by italian explorer marco polo, describing polo s travels through asia between 1271 and 1295, and his experiences at the court of kublai khan. Book of the marvels of the world in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from. They traveled the silk road to china where he met the great ruler kublai khan. Marco polo 1254 january 89, 24 was an italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the republic of venice. The venetian concerning kingdoms and marvels of the east, volumes 1 and 2, translated and edited by.
Published in 1903 i repeat that everything appertaining to this city is on so vast a scale, and the great kaans yearly revenues therefrom are so immense, that it is not easy even to put it in writing, and it seems past belief to one who merely hears it told. His adventures were recounted in a book that made him famous. Book of marco polo or the wonders of the world fine. As the first european to travel extensively throughout asia, marco polo was the earliest bridge between east and west.