Though coming from a wealthy family, Marco Polo's childhood was spent parentless. He never really stayed with his parents as he was raised by an extended family. Niccolo Polo, Polo's father and his uncle Maffeo were two brothers who are Venetian merchants. The brother's journey brought them into present-day China, where they joined a diplomatic mission to the court of Kublai Khan. After spending few years with Kublai Khan, he then sent back the brothers home with letters to deliver to the pope.
Discover a plethora of topics such as
- On the Silk Road
- Coming of Age in a Faraway Land
- At the Court of Kublai Khan
- Stuck in Asia
- The Return Trip
- The Last Will and Testament of Marco Polo
- And much more!
The text in this edition is a reprint of the original Biography, a series that was created for students. Well told and with engaging narratives, they unknowingly flow nicely from story to fact. You will find a plethora of information packed between these pages, not only about the title's subject, but the subject's time and the world they lived in.