The Book of Marvels was written by Marco Polo, the famous Venetian traveler. It described his remarkable journeys to Asia, especially China, highlighting the wealth, culture, and wonders of the East, inspiring future explorers and strengthening Europe’s curiosity about Asian trade routes. Correct Option: (A) Marco Polo
The author of Book of Marvels is: (A) Marco Polo (B) Columbus (C) Vasco da Gama (D) Alfred Crosby
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Marco Polo, a Venetian traveler, wrote the Book of Marvels based on his long journeys to Asia in the 13th century. The book provided Europeans with vivid descriptions of China’s wealth, technology, and culture under Kublai Khan. It played a major role in awakening European interest in eastern trade, exploration, and cultural exchange during later centuries.