Xanadu

John Man (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

320 Seiten

2009
Bantam Press (Verlag)
978-0-593-06176-3 (ISBN)

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Marco Polo's journey from Venice, through Europe and most of Asia, to the court of Kublai Khan in China is one of the most audacious in history. This book paints a picture of the man behind the myth and the true story of the court of Kublai Khan.

Marco Polo's journey from Venice, through Europe and most of Asia, to the court of Kublai Khan in China is one of the most audacious in history. His account of his experiences, known simply as "The Travels", uncovered an entirely new world of emperors and concubines, great buildings - 'stately pleasure domes' in Coleridge's dreaming - huge armies and imperial riches. His book shaped the West's understanding of China for hundreds of years. John Man traveled in Marco's footsteps to Xanadu, in search of the truth behind Marco's stories; to separate legend from fact. Drawing on his own journey, archeology and archival study, John Man paints a vivid picture of the man behind the myth and the true story of the great court of Kublai Khan.

John Man is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in China and Mongolia. His books have been published in over twenty languages. In 2007 he was awarded Mongolia's prestigious Friendship Medal for his contribution of UK-Mongol relations.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	13.8.2009
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	159 x 239 mm
Gewicht	630 g
Themenwelt	Reisen ► Reiseberichte ► Europa
	Reisen ► Reiseberichte ► Naher Osten
	Reisen ► Reiseberichte ► Asien
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
ISBN-10	0-593-06176-4 / 0593061764
ISBN-13	978-0-593-06176-3 / 9780593061763
Zustand	Neuware