Kublai Khan
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The court of Kublai Khan is described in Marco Polo Travels to Kublai Khan. Marco Polo, obviously impressed, describes in detail the opulence and magnificence of the court as well as the magnificence of Kublai Khan the ruler. In addition, information is given on the organization of Kublai KhanÆs government, its customs, the place of women, and items of interest new to Marco Polo that fascinated him. He expresses a sense of wonder at ôstones that burn like logs,ö which of course are coal. ôIt is true that they have plenty of firewood, too. But the population is so enormous and there are so many bath-houses and baths constantly being heated, that it would be impossible to supply enough firewoodà.these stones, being very plentiful and very cheap, effect a great saving of woodö (292). He also expresses delight about a wine different from that in Venice, which he does not name but which appears to be Saki. ôThey make a drink of rice and an assortment of excellent spices, prepared in such a way that it is better to drink than any other wineö (292). This statement reveals Marco PoloÆs openness to new exper
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