The Travels of Marco Polo Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I am glad I read this book written over 700 years ago even though I did do a lot of skim reading. "

" listened to this on audio. i read it once a long time ago too and found it boring to read but listening to all the descriptions of these long gone places was so enjoyable. "

" One of the first accounts of travelling to the Far East and of what Polo found there, The Travels are often repetitive and it is questionable how much of the account is embellished. Yet, Polo's account shaped European perceptions of China and it remains a useful window into how Europe related to the rest of the world during the Middle Ages. "

" It was interesting. Not a must read though. "

" Some of the accounts given by Marco Polo are too incredible to believe (e.g., a giant rook that can pick up an elephant!). But in large part the stories are believable and most are interesting. I passively listened to it as an audio book and would recommend the same to others. "

" I couldn't read all the way, I don't know why but I found a very boring book..I tried to read when I was younger and I couldn't finish..maybe now I find it better, if I do, I change my rating. "

" The book is not easy to read. There are gaps between the events, and it was difficult for me to follow :/ It took months to finish it. "

" A fascinating book. I needed dedication to finish it, but well worth while. I wonder who wrote the last few chapters. "

" This was fascinating to me. The stories, the descriptions. I learned some things too. Worth a read. "

" Aussi captivant que le tome 1 "

" Although it's doubtful that Marco Polo actually did all the things he said in his book, I still found the language in my particular translation colorful and engaging. Overall, it was an enjoyable, leisurely read. "

" I enjoyed this book. It is a little repetitive towards the middle. The language is a little stilted but it is worth the time. "

" Interesting his report of his travels and various cultures, not without a critical eye at times. "

" Stories of Kublai Khan and Prester John, courtesans and cannibals, astrologers and warriors, and the old man of the mountain-- this classic of travel literature by the great medieval explorer has been taxing credulity and giving delight for centuries. "

" Interesting log of China and India during the 1200's. Quite a contrast to Europe at that time. Learned a lot of history that was never provided in schools. "

" Even though there were some fascinating details, most of which were hard to believe, the book overall wasn`t as great as I expected. Most of the pages included almost identical information about cities and countries. "

" Great period account dealing with the mongols a classic. "

" although Polo's accounts become repetative as his criteria for understanding the Khan's realm evolved, it was still a fascinating read. Plus how can one read Calvino's Invisible Cities without first reading this book?! "

" Long winded read but interesting how long it took to travel the world compared to the jet age. Really makes you think that now the world seems flatter than it did back in the time of Marco Polo. "

" this was quite a tedious read. parts of it were great, but other parts, not so much. it was a bit like reading the old testament. exciting stories, building the temple. "

" Although this text played a key role in world history, it was hard to love for its laundry list format. "

" Ever wonder what ignorant Europeans thought of people in distant lands and places? "

" A fascinating book. I needed dedication to finish it, but well worth while. I wonder who wrote the last few chapters. "

" It was interesting. Not a must read though. "

" Interesting log of China and India during the 1200's. Quite a contrast to Europe at that time. Learned a lot of history that was never provided in schools. "

" I enjoyed this, but its style is so soothingly archaic that it frequently lulled me to sleep. "

" I am glad I read this book written over 700 years ago even though I did do a lot of skim reading. "

" I enjoyed this book. It is a little repetitive towards the middle. The language is a little stilted but it is worth the time. "