Marco Polo's Journey to China. 2nd EditionTwenty-First Century Books, 2013年1月1日 - 132 頁 Can one book really change the world? A handwritten manuscript by Marco Polo in 1288 did. Polo, son of a wealthy Italian merchant, wrote about his incredible experiences traveling to China with his father and uncle on a trade expedition, and also about his adventures as an envoy of Kublai Khan, the ruler of most of China. Polo’s book became a bestseller in Europe in the fourteenth century. It was copied over and over by hand, translated into fourteen languages, and became one of the first books to be printed after the invention of moveable type. The tales inspired others—including Christopher Columbus in the fifteenth century—to seek new sea routes for trade. Polo’s adventures—and manuscript—are one of world history’s most pivotal moments. |
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... pope called for a fourth Crusade, but the french and the Venetians attacked Constantinople instead. five more Crusades took place during the thirteenth century, but none succeeded in establishing a lasting Christian kingdom. in 1291 ...
... BeD. In the twelfth century, a man claiming to be a Christian leader from Asia met with the pope in Rome and told him of large Christian communities in the East. Many Christians did live in Asia. Most followed the teachings of Nestorius,
... pope chose diplomacy over war. Eager to con- vert the Mongols to Christianity and form an alliance with them against Muslim rulers, the pope sent envoys with let- ters to Mongol leaders. One of these embassies, led by John of Plano ...
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Traveling Across Asia | 36 |
Marco Polo In China | 54 |
Marco Polos Book | 68 |
Marco Polos Legacy | 84 |
Primary Source Research | 94 |
Primary Source Document | 104 |
Whos Who? | 114 |
Source Notes | 120 |
Bibliography | 124 |
Further Reading | 126 |
Websites | 127 |
Index | 128 |
About The AuthorPhoto Acknowledgments | 132 |
Back Cover | 134 |