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Marco Polo (⫽ ˈ m ɑːr k oʊ ˈ p oʊ l oʊ ⫽ ⓘ, Venetian: [ˈmaɾko ˈpolo], Italian: [ˈmarko ˈpɔːlo] ⓘ; c. 1254 – 8 January 1324) was a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295.
Marco Polo, Venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled from Europe to Asia in 1271–95, remaining in China for 17 of those years. His account of those travels, known in English as the Travels of Marco Polo, is a classic.
Jul 30, 2012 · Learn about Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant who traveled across Asia at the height of the Mongol Empire. Discover his adventures, his book "The Travels" and his legacy in history.
Feb 12, 2019 · Marco Polo (1254-1324 CE) was a Venetian merchant and explorer who travelled to China and served the Mongol ruler Kublai Khan (l. 1214-1294 CE) between c. 1275 and 1292 CE. Polo's adventures are recounted...
Aug 2, 2023 · Marco Polo was a Venetian explorer known for the book The Travels of Marco Polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in Asia. Polo traveled extensively with his family,...
Book of the Marvels of the World ( Italian: Il Milione, lit. 'The Million', possibly derived from Polo's nickname "Emilione"), [1] in English commonly called The Travels of Marco Polo, is a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from stories told by Italian explorer Marco Polo.
Sep 10, 2019 · Learn how Marco Polo's book Il Milione, based on his 24-year journey to Asia, became one of the world's first best sellers and influenced the age of discovery. Explore the history and culture of the Mongol empire, the Silk Road, and Venice through his stories and illustrations.
