Marco Polo: The Journey That Changed the World - Softcover

Man, John

3.39

607 ratings by Goodreads

9780062375070: Marco Polo: The Journey That Changed the World

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062375075 ISBN 13: 9780062375070

Publisher: Mariner Books, 2014

View all copies of this ISBN edition:

Title: Marco Polo( The Journey That Changed the World) <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: JohnMan <>Publisher: WilliamMorrow&Company

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Product Description:

Originally published by Transworld Publishers in 2009 with the title Xanadu: Marco Polo and Europe's discovery of the East.

Review:

"An engaging piece of storytelling and a very companionable journey of exploration."--The Guardian

"An erudite and lively piece of travel writing, and an excellent read."--Sunday Telegraph

"Enjoyable. ... Fascinating. ... Man's erudition and hands-on approach to solving historical questions is endearing and keeps the pages turning."--Asian Review of Books

"John Man's ability to put us in the picture, to feel, smell, and almost touch the surroundings he describes, is matched by his ability to tell a good story."--Michael Palin

"[Man] has sifted through Polo's fanciful tale... Polo's observations are compelling, but his omissions are intriguing, and Man rushes to fill them with accounts of his own travels with a guide across the Asian steppes and desert."--Kirkus Reviews

"Great good fun. ... [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

"I have read everything written on Marco Polo, and John Man's book is, by far, my favorite work on the subject. It's not only an over-due and important historical study, it's 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 (A Best Book of the Year selection)

"One could ask for no better storyteller or analyst than John Man."--Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Jerusalem: The Biography

"Inspiring for travelers."--Lonely Planet

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

PublisherMariner Books
Publication date2014
ISBN 10 0062375075
ISBN 13 9780062375070
BindingPaperback
Number of pages400
Rating
- 3.39
  
  607 ratings by Goodreads

Buy New

Learn more about this copy

� 6.31

Convert currency

Shipping: � 3.44
From Canada to U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Add to Basket

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Marco Polo: The Journey That Changed the World

Man, John

Published by Harper Collins (2014)

ISBN 10: 0062375075 ISBN 13: 9780062375070

New Paperback Quantity: 3

Seller:

BookOutlet
(Thorold, ON, Canada)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Paperback. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge. Seller Inventory # 9780062375070B

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

� 6.31

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: � 3.44

From Canada to U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Stock Image

Marco Polo: The Journey that Changed the World

Man, John

Published by Mariner Books (2014)

ISBN 10: 0062375075 ISBN 13: 9780062375070

New Softcover Quantity: 3

Seller:

Lakeside Books
(Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9780062375070

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

� 12.44

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: � 3.23

Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Seller Image

Marco Polo (Paperback)

John Man

Published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, New York (2014)

ISBN 10: 0062375075 ISBN 13: 9780062375070

New Paperback Quantity: 1

Seller:

Grand Eagle Retail
(Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. I have read everything written on Marco Polo, and John Man's book is, by far, my favorite work on the subject. It's not only an over-due and important historical study, it's an entertaining ride every step of the way. -- John Fusco, Creator of the Netflix original series Marco Polo The true history behind the Netflix original series Marco Polo , here is the remarkable story of the world's most famous traveler, retracing his legendary journey from Venice to China, the moment East first met West. In 1271, a young Italian merchant named Marco Polo embarked on a groundbreaking expedition from Venice, through the Middle East and Central Asia to China. His extraordinary reports of his experiences introduced medieval Europe to an exotic new world of emperors and concubines, amazing cities, huge armies, unusual spices and cuisine, and imperial riches. Marco Polo also revealed the wonders of Xanadu, the summer capital of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan. Almost 750 years later, acclaimed author John Man traveled in Marco Polo's footsteps to Xanadu 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. -- Kirkus Reviews Originally published by Transworld Publishers in 2009 with the title Xanadu: Marco Polo and Europe's discovery of the East. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780062375070

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

� 17.31

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE

Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Stock Image

Marco Polo: The Journey that Changed the World

Man, John

Published by Mariner Books (2014)

ISBN 10: 0062375075 ISBN 13: 9780062375070

New Paperback Quantity: 1

Seller:

GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0062375075

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

� 16.41

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: � 3.24

Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Stock Image

Marco Polo: The Journey that Changed the World

Man, John

Published by Mariner Books (2014)

ISBN 10: 0062375075 ISBN 13: 9780062375070

New Softcover Quantity: 1

Seller:

GF Books, Inc.
(Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 0062375075-2-1

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

� 19.73

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE

Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Stock Image

Marco Polo: The Journey that Changed the World

Man, John

Published by Mariner Books (2014)

ISBN 10: 0062375075 ISBN 13: 9780062375070

New Softcover Quantity: 1

Seller:

Book Deals
(Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0062375075-new

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

� 19.73

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE

Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Stock Image