Research Catalog

Title

Marco Polo's China : a Venetian in the realm of Khubilai Khan / Stephen G. Haw.

Author

Haw, Stephen G.

Publication

London ; New York : Routledge, 2006.

Details

Description

214 p. : ill., maps; 24 cm.

Series Statement

Routledge studies in the early history of Asia ; 3

Uniform Title

Routledge studies in the early history of Asia ; 3.

Alternative Title

Venetian in the realm of Khubilai Khan

Subjects

• Polo, Marco, 1254-1323? > Travels of Marco Polo
• China > History > Yuan dynasty, 1260-1368 > Sources

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-203) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Introduction : lies or truth? -- 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.

ISBN

• 0415348501
• 9780415348508

LCCN

^^2005003567