Format:
214 S.
,
Ill.
ISBN:
9780415348508
,
0415348501
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in the early history of Asia 3
Note:
"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by RoutledgeCurzon."
,
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Introduction: truth or lies? -- 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
Language:
English
Subjects:
Romance Studies
Keywords:
Yuandynastie
;
China
;
Geschichte 1279-1368
;
Polo, Marco 1254-1324
;
China
;
Reise
;
Geschichte 1275-1291
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