Venetian Adventurer: Being An Account Of The Life And Times And Of The Book Of Marco Polo (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436710909)

""Venetian Adventurer: Being An Account Of The Life And Times And Of The Book Of Marco Polo"" by Henry H. Hart is a comprehensive biography of Marco Polo, the famous Venetian explorer who traveled to Asia in the 13th century and wrote a detailed account of his experiences in his book ""The Travels of Marco Polo"". The book provides a detailed account of Polo's life and the historical context of his travels, including the political and cultural climate of Europe and Asia during his time. The author also examines the authenticity of Polo's accounts and analyzes the impact of his book on European perceptions of Asia. Through this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of one of the most important figures in the history of exploration and cross-cultural exchange.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry H. Hart
ISBN-10: 1436710901
ISBN-13: 9781436710909
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d