240 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
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Marco Polo and his book may seem to have been well served by scholars, yet the majority have been concerned to write about his travels in Asia, what he did or did not see, and how useful he is as a source on the East. John Critchley’s subject, on the other hand, is the text of Polo’s book itself and the political and ideological context - the crusades, the Mongol missions, the French presence in... Read more
Contents: Introduction; The F text and its Author; The Author in His Time; The Book’s Attitudes; The Book’s Audience; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
John Critchley
'This is an essential Vade Mecum for anyone seeking either to understand the construction and evolution of Polo’s work or to use it as a source.' Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society 'Thorough and fascinating' The English Historical Review 'One cannot withhold admiration for the author who could write a book as fascinating as Marco Polo’s Book .' The English Historical Review
