Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a barely edgeworn alike dust-jacket.

In this dazzling and highly readable book, Bergreen tells the dramatic story of Marco Polo, the Venetian traveler who in the late 13th century traveled from Venice to the Far East and back. Bergreen vividly brings Marco Polo to life, describing in detail his adventurous journey and the peoples he encountered. He also provides a wealth of new information about the history of the Far East, including the origins of the Mongol Empire. This is an essential book for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East, East Asia, or Venice.; 8vo; 415 pages.