A new translation of one of the most famous travel books ever written, this is a account of Maro Polo's journeys in the 13th century. Translated by Nigel Cliff, who has gone back to the original medieval sources to produce a fresh and authoritative, new edition The author was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kublai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions. This book offers a fascinating glimpse of what he encountered abroad: unfamiliar religions, customs and societies.
