Stephen G Haw

Marco Polo's China

A Venetian in the Realm of Khubilai Khan

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Produktbeschreibung

Relying extensively on original Chinese sources and supplemented by Haw's wide knowledge of China, "Marco Polo's China" presents a convincing argument and concludes that his work is an accurate, important and useful source from an extraordinary period of Chinese history.

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Stephen Haw re-examines Marco Polo's book, arguing convincingly that he did indeed go to China. The book concludes that Marco Polo's work is an accurate, important and useful source for an extraordinary period of Chinese history.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 222
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 162mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 499g
• ISBN-13: 9780415348508
• ISBN-10: 0415348501
• Artikelnr.: 22305680

Autorenporträt

Stephen G Haw read Chinese at the University of Oxford and has an MA degree from the University of London. He first visited China in 1980 and lived in the country for two years as a student and teacher at the University of Shandong. He has since travelled extensively around the country. He is the author of numerous articles and several books.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Truth or Lies? 1. China Before the Mongol Conquest 2. The
Mongols and their Conquests 3. The Journey and the Writing of the Book 4.
No Great Wall? 5. Cities, Canals and Rivers 6. Marco's Journeys in China
Part 1: The Route into China 7. Marco's Journeys in China Part 2:
Khanbalikh to Caragian and Mien 8. Marco's Journeys in China Part 3: Giogiu
to Çaiton 9. Rhubarb, Musk, Cranes and Other Creatures 10. Wine, Women and
Poison 11. Military Affairs 12. A Unique Life and Legacy. Notes. List of
Chinese Words and Characters