HISTORY
Worth, Richard

The Great Empire of China and Marco Polo in World History

(3) 4-6 In World History series. Although the primary focus in each of these two books is Marco Polo and Ponce de León, a lot of attention is given to Venetian, Mongolian, and Chinese history in Empire and to Christopher Columbus and Spanish exploration in Ponce. Well written, with selections from the writings of Polo and Ponce de León, the books are illustrated with maps and black-and-white sketches. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. [Review covers these In World History titles: The Great Empire of China and Marco Polo in World History and Ponce de León and the Age of Spanish Exploration in World History.]

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