Who was Marco Polo?

Marco Polo's popular book was a lavish description of his journey through Central Asia and China in the late 13th century.

Why Was Marco Polo Important?

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M arco Polo's popular book was a lavish description of his journey through Central Asia and China in the late 13th century. But the Venetian explorer's travelogue was much more than an account of the paths he took across the globe. He also described the people and environments he encountered along the way, introducing his European audience to Asian cultures that were previously unknown to them.

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