The Review
Today on The Reviewer we have The Travels of Marco Polo, the most famous book in Europe now. The book is based on Marco Polo's travels as a teenager throughout Europe. This book is almost like a biography of Marco Polo, and perhaps his greatest "invention." The book is split into four sections, Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, and Book 4
We will begin with the Preface, it is a prologue to the four books, and mainly details how and why of some of the events in the book, from the Polo brothers set off from Italy, their return, and then trip back with Marco in tow.
Book 1 covers their trip through Turcomania to the Palace of Khan, in Bejing. It details the provinces and cities they went through in their journey to China, and in suprising detail.
Book 2 is mainly about the interior of China and Japan and also about the Kaans, and the battles of the Mongols. There is also some chapters about the holidays and fetivals in China.
Book 3 is about the Kingdoms in Asia, such as the ones in India, and also the islands and cities in and off the coast of Africa. The Polo's were entrusted with a princess from Khan, who they delivered to Persia after going over the sea.
Book 4 is mainly about the areas of Europe, and features many chapters detailing the battles in China and the history of the Kaans. This is the last chapter in the book, with a conculsion.
The Travels of Marco Polo is in whole a rather detailed and fine book, considering that these are from Marco's memories as a teenager. However, there are some errors in his travel book, as some routes are illogical to take, and some people suggest he never went to China at all from his lack of mentioning of some items, like the Great Wall of China. All in all though, it is a faboulus book and a good read.
Final Score
8.5/10