The Travels
The Travels by Marco Polo is presented in a new illustrated edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on December 29, 2015. This 480-page book offers a fresh translation by Nigel Cliff, based on original medieval sources, providing readers with an engaging account of Polo’s extensive travels beginning in 1271. His experiences in China and service to Kublai Khan reveal a wealth of information about unfamiliar religions, customs, and the rich resources of the East, including spices, silks, and exotic wildlife.
In this edition, readers will find a vivid portrayal of a long-vanished world, capturing the essence of Polo’s adventures and the cultural exchanges he encountered. The lively introduction and notes enhance the reading experience, making it accessible for those interested in biography, travel, and the historical context of Asia. This translation not only preserves the original’s spirit but also invites exploration into the realms of adventurers and explorers, reflecting on how Polo’s narratives transformed Western perceptions of the East.
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A sparkling new translation of the most famous travel book ever written, in a collectible clothbound edition
Marco Polo’s voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China. Afterward, he served Kublai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions in the Far East. His subsequent account of his travels offers a fascinating glimpse of what he encountered abroad: unfamiliar religions; new customs and societies; the spices and silks of the East; the precious gems, exotic vegetation, and wild beasts of faraway lands. Evoking a remote and long-vanished world with color and immediacy, Marco Polo’s book revolutionized Western ideas about the then-unknown East and remains one of the greatest travel accounts of all time. Nigel Cliff’s new translation, based on the original medieval sources, is a fresh, authoritative rendering, with a lively introduction and notes.
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