Kublai Khan

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 Khan's 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 "stones that burn like logs," which of course are coal. "It 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 firewood�.these stones, being very plentiful and very cheap, effect a great saving of wood" (292). He also expresses delight about a wine different from that in Venice, which he does not name but which appears to be Saki. "They 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 wine" (292). This statement reveals Marco Polo's openness to new exper

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