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ISBN: 9798200019601
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ISBN: 9798200019618
| Runtime: | 8.98 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
A Scotsman Pick for Best Book of the Year
Almost 750 years later, acclaimed author John Man traveled in Marco Polo's footsteps to Xanadu and then on to Beijing and through modern China in search of the history behind the legend. In this enthralling chronicle, Man draws on his own journey, new archaeological findings, and deep archival study to paint a vivid picture of Marco Polo and the great court of Kublai Khan.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“I have read everything written on Marco Polo, and John Man’s book is, by far, my favorite work on the subject…An entertaining ride every step of the way.” —John Fusco, creator of the Netflix original series Marco Polo
“Beautifully charted…An in-the-footsteps-of-Marco-Polo journey through Europe to China which really makes you feel you are wearing Polo’s slippers as you go.” —Scotsman (Edinburgh)
“Fascinating…Man’s erudition and hands-on approach to solving historical questions is endearing and keeps the pages turning.” —Asian Review of Books
“An enjoyable read that is recommended for anyone with a general interest in the subject.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“[A] breathlessly admiring account…Man’s boundless enthusiasm for his subject is infectious, and he effectively conveys the sense of novelty and wonder that Polo experienced…A fine retelling of a great and vital adventure in human history.” —Booklist
“This first-person account of retracing the travels of Marco Polo works well in audio, and Simon Vance is a capable and engaging narrator….Author Man adopts an almost lyrical tone in some of the landscape descriptions, and Vance captures the emotion nicely. The author integrates history and Polo’s accounts into his travelogue, and Vance makes them easy for listeners to follow.” —AudioFile
“[Man] cultivates the sense of wonder in describing unknown lands and unknown peoples, making it easy to imagine being at the court of Kublai Khan, the most powerful man of the time, and experiencing the wonders of another time and place.” —San Francisco Book Review
“A very companionable journey of exploration.” —Guardian (London)
“An erudite and lively piece of travel writing.” —Sunday Telegraph (London)
An enjoyable read. —Library Journal Starred Review
Author
Author Bio: John Man
John Man is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in Mongolia. His writings include such works as Gobi: Tracking the Desert, The Gutenberg Revolution, and Genghis Khan: Life, Death, and Resurrection. He lives in London, England.
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Details
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| Available Formats : | Retail CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 8.98 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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