This 1957 book assesses the depiction of Quinsai (modern-day Hangzhou) in Marco Polo's Description of the World, in particular some of Polo's more mysterious references to aspects of Chinese life and society. It will be of value to anyone with an interest in Mongol China or in early Western encounters with China.
A massive undertaking, this helpful tool for the chronology of all the Chinese dynasties remains useful for specialists in Chinese history.
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