EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 18 MIN
018 - Book Fourth Chapters 01 to 12 Concerning Great Turkey Of certain battles that were fought by King Ca
from The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 2 · host Rustichello da Pisa, Marco Polo
Discover the wonders of the East through the eyes of Marco Polo in this captivating second volume of his renowned travelogue. Known as Il Milione or The Million, this 13th-century masterpiece recounts Polos extraordinary journeys across Asia, Persia, China, and Indonesia from 1271 to 1291. Written by Rustichello da Pisa, who transcribed Polos tales during their imprisonment in Genoa, this narrative has shaped our understanding of the world and immortalized Polo as the quintessential adventurer. This audiobook utilizes the 1903 third edition of Sir Henry Yules translation, enhanced by Henri Cordiers revisions. Join Marco Polo on an adventure that has fascinated readers since the 14th century and explore the rich tapestry of cultures and marvels he encountered along the way.
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Discover the wonders of the East through the eyes of Marco Polo in this captivating second volume of his renowned travelogue. Known as Il Milione or The Million, this 13th-century masterpiece recounts Polos extraordinary journeys across Asia, Persia, China, and Indonesia from 1271 to 1291. Written by Rustichello da Pisa, who transcribed Polos tales during their imprisonment in Genoa, this narrative has shaped our understanding of the world and immortalized Polo as the quintessential adventurer. This audiobook utilizes the 1903 third edition of Sir Henry Yules translation, enhanced by Henri Cordiers revisions. Join Marco Polo on an adventure that has fascinated readers since the 14th century and explore the rich tapestry of cultures and marvels he encountered along the way.
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018 - Book Fourth Chapters 01 to 12 Concerning Great Turkey Of certain battles that were fought by King Ca
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