The Adventures of Marco Polo

About the Book

Follow the young Venetian merchant Marco Polo as he journeys along the fabled Silk Road to the glittering court of Kublai Khan, ruler of the vast Mongol Empire. Along the way he encounters the wonders and dangers of Persia, China, and beyond, chronicling marvels no European had ever seen. Richly detailed panels bring the wonder of the medieval world and one of history's greatest journeys to life.

About the Author

Marco Polo (c. 1254–1324) was a Venetian merchant and explorer whose travels through Asia and years at the Mongol court gave Europe its first detailed window into the East, inspiring centuries of explorers who followed.