Travels of Marco Polo

The Travels of Marco Polo is a detailed account of the Asian regions, written by Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant and traveler, based on his 13th-century journey along the Silk Road. His narrative describes the cultures, cities, trade, and politics of Persia, China, and other lands he visited, providing Europeans with one of the first detailed European perspectives on Asia. The book, completed during his imprisonment in Venice, offers valuable insights into medieval trade, diplomacy, and cross-cultural interactions, shaping Western understanding of Asia for centuries.