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	Marco Polo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Marco Polo was later captured in a minor clash of the war between Venice and Genoa, or in the naval battle of Curzola, according to a dubious tradition.
		Marco Polo was finally released from captivity in the summer of 1299, and he returned home to Venice, where his father and uncles had bought a large house in the central quarter named contrada San Giovanni Grisostomo with the company's profits.
		Marco Polo is also believed to have described a bridge that later was the site of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, a battle that marked the beginning of the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marco_Polo (1846 words)

	Encyclopedia: Marco Polo House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Marco Polo is also believed to have described a bridge that was the site of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, a battle that marked the beginning of the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945).
		Marco Polo (1254 - January 8 1324) was a Venetian merchant and explorer who, together with his father and uncle, was among the first Westerners to travel the Silk Road to China (which he called Cathay).
		Marco Polo is also believed to have described a bridge that was the site of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, a battle that marked the beginning of the Japanese invasion of north central China in World War II.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Marco-Polo-House (606 words)

	Traditional History: Marco Polo in China
		Marco Polo was born in the thirteenth century (1254 A.D.) in Venice, an Italian city-state, and he was very much a man of his time.
		Marco Polo, who relates all this, was several times sent by the Great Khan to inspect the amount of his customs and revenue from this ninth part of the country, and he found it to be one of the most enormous revenues that ever was heard of.
		The houses of the city are provided with lofty towers of stone in which articles of value are stored for fear of fire; for most of the houses themselves are of timber and fires are very frequent in the city.
	afe.easia.columbia.edu /china/trad/marco.htm (7900 words)

	Marco Polo and His Travels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Marco also noted the center of the asbestos industry in Uighuristan, with its capital Karakhoja; he added that the way to clean asbestos cloth was to throw it into a fire, and that a specimen was brought back from Cathay by the Polos and presented to the Pope.
		Marco Polo fell in love with the capital, which later became part of Beijing, then called Cambaluc or Khanbalig, meant 'city of the Khan.' This new city, built because astrologers predicted rebellion in the old one, was described as the most magnificent city in the world.
		Kublai Khan appointed Marco Polo as an official of the Privy Council in 1277 and for 3 years he was a tax inspector in Yanzhou, a city on the Grand Canal, northeast of Nanking.
	www.silk-road.com /artl/marcopolo.shtml (3982 words)

	Marco Polo's Asia
		Marco Polo was raised in Venice, and became a devout Catholic in time of the fervor of the crusades.
		Polo states that: "In consequence of these regulations, ambassadors to the court, and the royal messengers, go and return through every province and kingdom of the Empire with the greatest convenience and facility." To speed messages across the lands, there were also stations of running messengers at three mile intervals.
		Marco Polo was raised as a Catholic and remained one for the rest of his life.
	www.tk421.net /essays/polo.shtml (6459 words)

	Marco Polo Marko Polo and Korcula
		Marco Polo (1254 - 1324) was a medieval Venetian merchant, though he is more prominent as a world renowned writer and traveller.Together with his father Nicolas and his uncle Maffeo, Marco Polo was amongst the first Europeans to travel the famous Silk Road trade route, stretching from the Middle East to China.
		The house is under the protection of the Korcula Town Hall and it will soon be turned into a Museum of Marco Polo.
		If Marco’s place of birth is somewhat ambiguous, it is certain that he was taken prisoner by the Genoese in the naval battle of Korcula, between the Venetian and Genovese states.
	www.korculainfo.com /marco_polo_korcula.htm (641 words)

	Encyclopedia: Marco Polo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A page of The Travels of Marco Polo The Travels of Marco Polo is the usual English title of Marco Polos travel book, Il Milione (The Milione, short for Polo familys nickname Emilione; or it was called the Million Lies and Marco earned the nickname of Marco Milione...
		Marco Polo (September 151254 - January 8 1324) was a Venetian trader and explorer who, together with his father and uncle, was one of the first Westerners to travel the Silk Road to China (which he called Cathay).
		Although the Polos were by no means the first Europeans to reach China overland (see for example Giovanni da Pian del Carpini), thanks to Marco's book their trip was the first to be widely known, and the best-documented until then.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Marco-Polo (906 words)

	Marco Polo - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		At that time, the city of Sarai — already visited by William of Rubruck a few years early — was no more than a huge encampment, and the Polos stayed for about a year.
		In his book, Il Milione, Marco explains how Kubilai officially received the Polos and sent them back — with a Mongol named Koeketei as an ambassador to the Pope.
		When Marco Polo arrived at Kublai Khan's court he became a favourite of the khan and was employed for 17 years.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Marco_Polo (1848 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Marco Polo
		Hence Nicolo and Matteo Polo were well received by him, he questioned them with regard to the Christian states, the emperor, the pope, princes, knights, and their manner of fighting and confided to them letters to the pope in which he asked for Christian missionaries.
		Marco, who was constantly talking of the great khan's millions, was nicknamed "Messer Millioni" and in the sixteenth century their dwelling was still called the "Corte de millioni".
		A more correct version, revised by Marco Polo, was sent by him in 1307 to Thibaud of Cepoy, the agent of Charles of Valois at Venice, to be presented to that prince, who was a candidate for the Crown of Constantinople and the promoter of a crusading movement.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/12217a.htm (1874 words)

	Marco Polo House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Marco Polo House is a large building at 346 Queenstown Road facing Battersea Park in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
		It shares its name with the Marco Polo satellites used by its first owner.
		Marco Polo House is split into two blocks, covering 157,357 sq.ft.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marco_Polo_House (187 words)

	Marko Polo - Million
		After a fey days voyage, the Polos espied the fortified walls of Acra, a Palestinian stronghold, which was fortified by the crusaders and where pilgrims stopped on their visit to the Holy Tomb in Jerusalem.
		Nikola and Mate Polo, together with Nikola's son Marko, came to Kerman, the town known for its spears, swords and other tempered arms made from fine steel, and also for its fine laces depicting various birds and animals, which was woven by women.
		When the Polos were at a distance of forty days from their goal - court of Kublai Khan - his escort waited for them and lead them to his magnificent summer residence in the town of Shangtu (in Chinese a "higher court").
	www.korcula.net /mpolo/mpolo4.htm (3577 words)

	Wednesday University Lecture 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Marco also describes numerous Chinese cities in the south known for their silk production, but apparently nasij was a type of cloth not normally produced there.
		Marco's account of his travels was already becoming well known in various manuscripts, and Odoric's description of his travels, written on his return to Europe in 1330 would become equally well known, even if it was much more limited in its scope.
		Marco's comments on times of travel or distances are only of limited help if we want to translate his descriptive passages into an image on a map.
	depts.washington.edu /uwch/silkroad/lectures/wulec4a.html (8076 words)

	The Adventures of Marco Polo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gary Cooper is Marco Polo; Basil Rathbone is the villain; and Lana Turner is one of the handmaidens.
		The Venetian fleet was destroyed in the Gulf of Lajazzo and Marco taken prisoner to Genoa.
		Christopher Columbus was a fan of the writings of Marco Polo and Columbus undertook his expeditions to the Americans in a hope to find a shortcut to the lands described by Polo.
	www.vernonjohns.org /snuffy1186/marcpolo.html (541 words)

	Chinese Cultural Studies: Marco Polo [1254-1324]: Travels in China
		For truth it was, as the said Messer Marco Polo at a later date was able to witness with his own eyes.
		All along the main street that we have spoken of, as running from end to end of the city, both sides are lined with houses and great palaces and the gardens pertaining to them, whilst in the intervals are the houses of tradesmen engaged in their different crafts.
		Now Messer Marco heard it stated by one of the Great Kaan's officers of customs that the quantity of pepper introduced daily for consumption into the city of Kinsay amounted to 43 loads, each load being equal to 2-23 lbs.
	acc6.its.brooklyn.cuny.edu /~phalsall/texts/marcopolo.html (6251 words)

	Fujian Hotel: The Marco Polo Xiamen Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Marco Polo Xiamen is just five minutes from Xiamen Port, seven minutes from the foreign joint-venture industrial area, and just 15 minutes from Xiamen International Airport.
		The Marco Polo Xiamen features 350 exquisitely designed rooms and suites, all equipped with an executive desk, broadband Internet access, IDD telephone with voicemail, color satellite television with in-house movie and music channels, a minibar, and an in-room safe.
		The Marco Polo Xiamen boasts one of the most stunning atriums of any Xiamen hotel which can be enjoyed in full from the hotel's Lobby Lounge and is the perfect place in which to enjoy a favourite drink and reflect on the day whilst listening to the magical sounds of live classical music.
	xiamen.marcopolo.ahahotels.com (405 words)

	Location Marco POLO Apartments, Korcula Croatia
		Marco POLO Apartments are located in Croatia, on the island of Korcula - one of the Dalmatian islands, in the Adriatic sea.
		The apartments are situated in the charming Korcula terraced town house, located in the very heart of Korcula Old Town - a typical medieval and Renaissance Mediterranean town.
		Apartments Marco Polo are easily accessible from Korcula main bus station and / or Korcula's ferry terminal (all on 2 - 4 min walk) so Apartments are ideal accommodation for people who want to be in the centre of the action, and don't want any hassle of driving, commuting or similar while on holiday.
	www.marcopolo-apartments.com /location.htm (275 words)

	Marco Polo Ramada Plaza Hotel *** Discount Miami Hotels
		Marco Polo Ramada Plaza Hotel is located in the North Miami Beach area of Miami.
		The general rank for Marco Polo Ramada Plaza Hotel is #30 of the 220 hotels in Miami.
		Guests staying at the MARCO POLO RAMADA PLAZA Hotel are afforded a wide selection of hotel amenities, such as concierge, a fitness center, free breakfast, laundry service, lounge, maid service, meeting rooms, parking, and pool.
	miami.guide-to-hotels.com /marco-polo-ramada-plaza-hotel.html (316 words)

	Marko Polo - introduction
		Concerts, exhibitions, lectures, boat parades, commemorative stamps, seals were organized and produced, and the house of Marko Polo is now being rearranged in the style of his voyages and happenings.
		The purpose of this commemorative work is not to prove that Marko Polo was born in Korcula, though it every Korculan small child feels instinctively that this is so.
		The real aim of this book is to present to the interested tourist all that connects Marko Polo with Korcula and at the same time to emphasize the significance of his interesting voyages and discoveries when he ventured to unknown worlds.
	www.korcula.net /mpolo/mpolo1.htm (653 words)

	Marco Polo House - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Marco Polo House - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The building was also used for the offices for another ill-fated broadcaster, ITV Digital, who took on the former Observer space as part of the settlement that saw Sky forced out of the new broadcaster.
		Marco Polo House and Low and mid rise commercial buildings in London.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Marco_Polo_House (206 words)

	Korcula Apartments Marco Polo
		MARCO POLO Apartments are three self catering studio apartments in the very heart of Korcula Old Town, just opposite of Bishop's Treasury, stone's throw from Korcula's main square 'Pijaceta' and Zakrjan - lively promenade with various cafes and restaurants.
		Each apartment consist of double/twin bedroom, wc/shower room and kitchenette with fridge and basic cooking equipment and is suitable for 1 or 2 persons.Each apartment has Satelite Television facilities too.
		Please click on the left photo to see indication of the street in which these studio apartments are located.
	www.marcopolo-apartments.com /apartments.htm (134 words)

	Oaxaca Restaurants & Bars - Marco Polo Seafood Restaurant - Oaxaca, Mexico
		With fresh seafood and spectacular scenery, Marco Polo Seafood Restaurant is the sights, sounds, and sensations of a coastal seafood house.
		Marco Polo has always been popular with locals and tourists alike, catering to discriminating tastes of every nationality.
		Marco Polo Restaurant is located at the east end of the beautiful “Llano” at Pino Suarez # 806, Downtown.
	www.mexonline.com /marcopolo.htm (235 words)

	Jersey Spin April 2,002 Edition Part of TELEPLEXUS® - Inside This Edition: Marco Polo Restaurant in Summit, NJ; Club ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Marco Polo Restaurant offers fine Italian cuisine and I do mean fine.
		You won't find an uncomfortable seat at MARCO POLO as they have paid great attention to detail to create a consistently great Jersey dining experience.
		No Delta ever cracked open a book in ANIMAL HOUSE but they may have learned a thing or two about life as their futures will surely choose them rather than the other way around.
	www.teleplexus.com /archivea02.html (1392 words)

	The Observer \| Travel \| Our room with a view eases birthday blues
		This far east of San Marco, the canals are strictly for business: a sleek, varnished ambulance, vested men piloting delivery barges with the rudder arms wedged between their considerable buttocks.
		I was delighted to learn from her that 12th-century Venetian looters actually returned from Tyre with three - one fell into the canal as they were unloading it, and is still down there now.
		Birna cracked open our farewell fizz and the children donned souvenir facewear for a masked operetta, wooing and gesticulating across the dining-table candelabras and effecting a finale that left the polished floorboards strewn with giggling corpses.
	www.guardian.co.uk /Observer/travel/story/0,6903,1323778,00.html (2294 words)

	Good and evil in la Serenissima - The Boston Globe
		The event is the 1996 fire that destroyed the historic Fenice Opera House.
		Using the fire as a framing device allows him to examine the social and cultural mores of modern Venice -- the automatic presumption of Mafia involvement in the fire; the bungled investigation that first declared the fire an act of negligence and, later, arson; the slow, tortuous, at times farcical rebuilding of the Fenice.
		History is everywhere and pops up in the most unlikely of places -- the restoration of the Malibran Theater results in the unearthing of Marco Polo's house, built in the 13th century.
	www.boston.com /ae/books/articles/2005/09/25/good_and_evil_in_la_serenissima (839 words)

	Marco Polo considered Sri Lanka the finest island of its size in the entire world, and you'll likely agree after ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Marco Polo considered Sri Lanka the finest island of its size in the entire world, and you'll likely agree after exploring the
		Marco Polo considered Sri Lanka the finest island of its size in the entire world, and you'll likely agree after exploring the country's fabled delights.
		There are also ample sights such as the clock tower, a former lighthouse, the president's residence (known by incorrigible traditionalists as Queen's House), and a cluster of colonial buildings which lend the district an aura of bygone Empire.
	www.engr.uconn.edu /~hashini/SriLanka.htm (5983 words)

	Medieval Sourcebook: Marco Polo: The Glories Of Kinsay [Hangchow] (c. 1300)
		Marco Polo: The Glories Of Kinsay [Hangchow] (c.
		Marco Polo returned to Venice, his hometown, in 1295 after an absence of twenty-five years in the East.
		Although Kublai Khan's capital was in the north, at the city later called Beijing, Hanchow had served as the capital of the Southern Song dynasty until 1279 and was a major cultural and political center.
	www.fordham.edu /halsall/source/polo-kinsay.html (4643 words)

	Korcula Apartment - Marco POLO Apartments
		Marco Polo Apartments are sponsoring Korcula Travelogue Competition!
		Close to the main square is the Venetian House of Marco Polo.
		Korcula claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo.The nearest beaches are to the southeast of town but a short trip by water taxi from the old harbour to the Skoji islands offers a better choice.
	www.marcopolo-apartments.com (187 words)

	Marco Polo Prince Hotel Hong Kong - Marco Polo Prince Hotel Hong Kong - Marco Polo Prince Hong Kong hotel reviews
		The Continental Club, on the top two floors, offers an extensive range of business facilities and services including a private lounge, well-equipped conference room and a complimentary full breakfast.Everything is designed to help the travelling executive make the most of every minute of their stay in the city.
		Yes, I had a very good stay at Marco Polo, 4 nights to be exact with 2 queen size beds.
		Marco Polo Prince hotel room is spacious even with 2 double beds, big enough for 3 people to stay in a room together.
	www.asiarooms.com /hong_kong/hong_kong/marco_polo_prince.html (764 words)

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