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The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East, Volume 2.

The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East, Volume 2.

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 "Books of the Marvels of the World" or "Description of the World" (Divisament dou monde), also nicknamed "Il Milione" ("The Million") or "Oriente Poliano", but commonly called "The Travels of Marco Polo", is a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from stories told by Marco Polo, describing the travels of the latter through Asia, Persia, China, and Indonesia between 1271 and 1291.It's been a very famous and popular book since the 14th century, creating the image of Marco Polo as the icon of the bold traveller. Presenting Marco Polo as an important figure at the court of the Mongol leader Kublai Khan, the book was written in Old French by Rustichello da Pisa, a romance author of the time, who was reportedly working from accounts which he had heard from Marco Polo when they were imprisoned in Genoa, having been captured while on a ship.Copyright AudioBooks
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  • 20 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 2.

    20 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 2.
    Aug 30 2025
    20 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 2.
    20 - Book Fourth, Chapters 23 to 34. Of the straits of Constantinople. Concerning the Tartars. Of the war that arose between Alau and Barca. How Totomango was Lord of the Tartars. Conclusion.
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    10 mins
  • 19 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 2.

    19 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 2.
    Aug 30 2025
    19 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 2.
    19 - Book Fourth, Chapters 13 to 22. How Argon was delivered from prison. How Argon got the Sovereignty at last. How Acomat was slain by order of his nephew. How Argon was recognized as sovereign. How Kiacatu seized the sovereignty after Argon's death. How Baidu seized the sovereignty after the death of Kiacatu. Concerning king Conchi. Concerning the land of darkness. Description of Rosia and its people.
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    18 mins
  • 18 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 2.

    18 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 2.
    Aug 30 2025
    18 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 2.
    18 - Book Fourth, Chapters 01 to 12. Concerning Great Turkey. Of certain battles that were fought by King Caidu. Of the exploits of king Caidu's valiant daughter. How Abaga sent his son Argon in command against king Caidu. How Argon after the battle heard that his father was dead. Of the battle between Argon and Acomat.
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    19 mins
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