Author: Marco Polo Travel Publishing Publisher: Marco Polo Travel Publishing, Limited ISBN: 9783829755757 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Let the Marco Polo map of Scotland guide you around this wonderful country. Highly durable, this detailed, touring map of Scotland folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Ideal for planning your trip before you go and for exploring while you're there. The map also features top sights not to be missed.
Author: Marco Polo Publisher: Marco Polo ISBN: 9783829767804 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages :
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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning and 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference.
Author: Marco Polo Publisher: Marco Polo Travel Publishing, Limited ISBN: 9783829757690 Category : Guidebooks Languages : en Pages : 0
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Explore Scotland with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping, what to do on a limited budget and ideas for travel with kids. Let Marco Polo show you all this glorious region has to offer...
Author: Benjamin B. Olshin Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022614996X Category : History Languages : en Pages : 197
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What’s the truth behind the travels of Marco Polo? “A fascinating tale about maps, history and exploration.”—Times Literary Supplement (UK) In the thirteenth century, Italian merchant and explorer Marco Polo traveled from Venice to the far reaches of Asia, a journey he chronicled in a narrative titled Il Milione, later known as The Travels of Marco Polo. While Polo’s writings would go on to inspire the likes of Christopher Columbus, scholars have long debated their veracity. Some have argued that Polo never even reached China—while others believe that he came as far as the Americas. Now, there’s new evidence for this historical puzzle: a very curious collection of fourteen little-known maps and related documents said to have belonged to the family of Marco Polo himself. Here, historian of cartography Benjamin B. Olshin offers the first credible book-length analysis of these artifacts, charting their course from obscure origins in the private collection of Italian-American immigrant Marcian Rossi in the 1930s; to investigations of their authenticity by the Library of Congress, J. Edgar Hoover, and the FBI; to the work of the late cartographic scholar Leo Bagrow; to Olshin’s own efforts to track down and study the Rossi maps, all but one of which are in the possession of Rossi’s great-grandson. Are the maps forgeries, facsimiles, or modernized copies? Did Marco Polo’s daughters—whose names appear on several of the artifacts—preserve in them geographic information about Asia first recorded by their father? Or did they inherit maps created by him? Did Marco Polo entrust the maps to an admiral with links to Rossi’s family line? Or, if the maps have no connection to Marco Polo, who made them, when, and why? Regardless of the maps’ provenance, this tale takes us on a fascinating journey, offering insights into Italian history, the age of exploration, and the wonders of cartography. “Olshin’s book tugs powerfully at the imagination of anybody interested in the Polo story, medieval history, old maps, geographical ideas, European voyages of discovery, and early Chinese legends.”—The Wall Street Journal
Author: Marco Polo Publisher: Marco Polo Travel Publishing, Limited ISBN: 9783829770279 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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The optimum holiday maps for exploring, sight-seeing, shopping and much more. The handy, pocket format is easy to use and carry on your trip. The laminated finish means the map is waterproof, durable and tear-resistant. The detailed scale shows even the smallest streets and it includes an extensive street index. Map scale 1: 50 000.
Author: Marco Polo Publisher: Mair Dumont Marco Polo ISBN: 382970755X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 160
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Most travellers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo's unique insider tips are peppered throughout the guide - offering a real insight into the destination. Includes special tips for when it rains, things to do for free, chill out and relax. Where to start - tells the reader the ideal starting point to explore the city / destination, how to get there: by car or public transport, where to park the car... and much more! The perfect day / perfect route - the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. Practical information on shopping, food and drink and much more - plus a phrasebook section. Also includes a fully indexed street atlas AND a pull-out map. And the best bit... all this for only £5.99!
Author: Marco Polo Publisher: Marco Polo ISBN: 9783829767309 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages :
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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning and 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes and places of interest are highlighted - ideal for touring holidays. The maps also contain a comprehensive index and inset street plans of major cities. Map Scale - 1 : 2 000 000
Author: Marco Polo Travel Publishing Publisher: Marco Polo ISBN: 9783829769679 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages :
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The optimum city maps for exploring, shopping and much more. The laminated, pocket format is easy to use, complete with public transport maps. The detailed scale shows even the smallest streets and it includes an extensive street index. The map also features the Top 10 highlights the city has to offer. The map scale if 1: 15 000.
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Author: Benjamin B. Olshin
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