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upon the hard evidence laid out in letters, oral histories, paintings, maps and treaties. Marco Polo: The Glories of Kinsay, part of the book detailing the adventures of Marco Polo, and the letter Columbus Reports on his First Voyage are two noteworthy representations of early exploration of the world from Europe and the cultural differences between the separate continents being explored. The oral history of Marco Polo’s travels in Asia focused mainly on the time he spent in the city of Kinsay while

Marco Polo has had a many successes on and off the waters of Asia. He was a strong, intellectual, and persistent many throughout his entire life. He accomplished many great goals and was plagued with many great sorrows. But, with his many great discoveries and influences all throughout Asia, Marco Polo may go down as the greatest explorer of all time. His maps and pathways through China are still being put to use today. Polo was born in Venice, Italy on the year 1254. At a young age he traveled

“The Book of Ser Marco Polo” is a thirteenth century edition that was transcribed by Marco Polo’s cell mate and was later translated by Henry Yule (266). Marco Polo is a son to Nicolo Polo a trader who entered the city of Cambaluc a center of Chinese civilization in the Yuan period (266). Marco was subsequently captured and put in prison and this book was created out of the stories he was telling his cell mate while they were passing time at the Genoese prison (266). By reading through this book;

The prolific writings of both Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta give accounts of early world travel and exploration during the middle ages, these two explorers’ managed to travel the length of the Eurasian empire, while creating written accounts of their adventure. When comparing these two individual writings on their travels and perception of cultures, religion and trade also their reasons for travel it is imperative that we acknowledge that these two individuals came from very different back rounds Polo

“I did not tell half of what I saw… for I knew I would not be believed…” -Marco Polo. Marco Polo was a famous merchant from Venice, Italy in the the mid 1200s. Marco Polo traveled on various explorations with his brother, father, and uncle. He also took the historic journey to China that caused him to become a worldwide celebrity. Marco Polo became a celebrity with the help of his famous book about his adventures throughout Asia with the help of his friend, Rustichello. Many people did not believe

It is without a doubt that she is beautiful. Despite our ability to perceive beauty as something beyond one’s exterior, Imelda Marcos charmed her audiences with her porcelain and flawless skin, her distinct up-do, her demeanor, and her numerous shoes. People still clamor for her and some still worship the ground she walks on. As an influential woman, she aimed to inspire others to live by God, love and beauty as she had, albeit the methods. Little does she recognize, however, that despite her

Marco Polo is a hero because he was one of the first and most famous europeans to travel to asia during the middle ages. He traveled farther than any of his predecessors during his 24 year journey along the silk road, reaching China and Mongolia, where he became confidant of Kublai Khan. After many years, Polo, his father, and uncle finally went back to Venice. They had had a long adventure and it was time to settle down. When Polo was young his mother died and since his father was out traveling

–Ferdinand Marcos This term paper is about Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos’s love story. Ferdinand Marcos is commonly known as one of the most corrupt, former, presidents of the Philippines, but He is also known as the “Tiger of Asia.” Some people portray him in the negative light, while some portray him in the positive light. Ferdinand Marcos is hated by many and also loved by many. People who like Ferdinand Marcos are mostly teens and people who have not experienced Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos. While

was the noodle. The larger than life figure they learn about is Marco Polo. Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy in 1254 CE.1¬ encyclopedia Polo was born into a merchant family. At the age of sixteen, Polo joined his father, Niccolò, and uncle, Maffeo, on their alleged journey to the Mongol Empire. After many years of working in the court of Genghis Khan, Marco Polo returned to Venice with his amassed wealth. While the Marco Polo had been gone, Venice and Genoa were in a conflict. Polo, a

Tiffany Tran 10/26/14 1st Period Dear Editor, Everyone has been wondering if Marco Polo ever went to China. There has been proof that he did go to China and proof that he did not. Years after Marco Polo’s legendary travels, scholars debate whether the famous explorer ever reached went further than the Black Sea, yet China. I believe that Marco Polo did go to China because of all the evidence I have heard and seen. Marco Polo was born in the 1200s. He was born into a family tradesmen and his education