The Travels of Marco Polo: The Complete Yule-Cordier Edition, Vol. II

Marco Polo, 2012

Overview

Marco Polo, a Venetian traveler of the 13th century, embarked on a 25-year journey to the Orient. He spent 17 years at the court of Kublai Khan, documenting his experiences. Imprisoned by the Genoese, Polo dictated his accounts to a fellow prisoner, Rustichello. This resulted in a seminal work detailing the geography, customs, and political systems of the Near East and Asia.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in medieval exploration and history.
• Students of Asian geography and cultures of the 13th century.
• Those seeking detailed historical travelogues.

Key features

• Paperback binding.
• Published by Dover.
• ISBN: 9780486275871.
• 896 pages.
• Includes extensive notations by Sir Henry Yule.
• Features addenda published by Henri Cordier.