Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu

From a master biographer, the first truly authoritative book on Marco Polo, one of the most fascinating figures in world history.

As the first European to travel extensively throughout Asia, Marco Polo was the earliest bridge between East and West. He brought the riches and wisdom of China back to his native Italy - and in doing so, changed history. But, amazingly, there has never been an authoritative book about him in English for the general reader. Now, in this masterful work, acclai…