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Author Haw, Stephen G.

Title Marco Polo's China : a Venetian in the realm of Khubilai Khan / Stephen G. Haw
Published London ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2006
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Description 1 online resource (vii, 214 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series Routledge studies in the early history of Asia ; 3
Routledge studies in the early history of Asia ; 3
Contents Introduction : lies or truth? -- China before the Mongol conquest -- The Mongols and their conquests -- The journey and the writing of the book -- No Great Wall? -- Cities, canals and rivers -- Marco's journeys in China, part 1 : the route into China -- Marco's journeys in China, part 2 : Khanbalikh to Caragian and Mien -- Marco's journeys in China, part 3 : Giogiu to Çaiton -- Rhubarb, musk, cranes and other creatures -- Wine, women and poison -- Military affairs -- A unique life and legacy
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-203) and index
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Subject Polo, Marco, 1254-1323? Travels of Marco Polo.
Travels of Marco Polo (Polo, Marco)
China -- History -- Yuan dynasty, 1260-1368 -- Sources
Genre/Form History
Sources.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2005003567
ISBN 0203606906
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9781134275373
9781134275410
9781134275427
9786610563791
Other Titles Venetian in the realm of Khubilai Khan