Did Marco Polo Go To China?

Autori

• Frances Wood

Parametri

Pagine

202pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

• Mappe e viaggi
• Medioevo
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

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Challenging the widely accepted narrative, Frances Wood investigates the authenticity of Marco Polo's travels to China in this compelling historical analysis. She questions the absence of key elements of Chinese culture in Polo's accounts and highlights the lack of Chinese records mentioning him. By examining Polo's family background, merchant activities, and the context of his writings, Wood reveals inconsistencies that suggest he may never have ventured beyond the Black Sea. This thought-provoking exploration delves into the myths surrounding Polo's legendary journey and its implications for medieval history.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998

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