Marco Polo, da Pisa Rusticiano · 2 books

The Travels of Marco Polo

In the mid-thirteenth century, young Venetian Marco Polo joins his merchant father Nicolo and uncle Maffeo on an extraordinary journey from the Mediterranean across Asia to the court of the Great Kaan. The vast Mongol empire, with its diverse kingdoms, cities, and peoples, forms the backdrop for their travels. The central conflict is the challenge of navigating unfamiliar lands, cultures, and political landscapes while serving as envoys and merchants in a world of shifting alliances and long distances.