{"product_id":"2026200007413-secondhand-the-travels-of-marco-polo","title":"The Travels Of Marco Polo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most celebrated travel narratives in world history, The Travels of Marco Polo chronicles the extraordinary 13th-century journey of the Venetian merchant Marco Polo across the vast expanse of Asia, from the courts of Kublai Khan in China to the exotic markets of Persia and the spice-laden ports of Southeast Asia. Dictated by Polo himself while imprisoned in Genoa, the account presents a vivid and astonishing portrait of civilizations, customs, and landscapes that were entirely unknown to medieval European readers. With a tone that balances wonder and meticulous observation, it details the grandeur of the Mongol Empire, the wealth of Cathay, and the marvels of lands stretching from the Black Sea to the Pacific coast. The narrative not only ignited the European imagination and inspired generations of explorers — most famously Christopher Columbus, who carried an annotated copy on his voyages — but also stands as an invaluable historical document of the medieval world. Centuries after its composition, The Travels of Marco Polo remains an enduring testament to the power of human curiosity and the transformative encounter between East and West.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887833297115,"sku":"2026200007413-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/5d121cac-0a36-499b-9cfb-ee3d999ce633.png?v=1781746783","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007413-secondhand-the-travels-of-marco-polo","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}