In the Footsteps of Marco Polo - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Stanley JohnsonTheme:Cultural Region/ChinesePublish date:9/15/2026Pages:256
A cross-generational journey retracing Marco Polo's legendary route, blending personal adventure, historical inquiry, and cultural exploration to illuminate how ancient trade routes continue to shape modern societies. A vivid testament to curiosity, resilience, and the enduring power of immersive travel. Follow the Silk Road's secrets, encounter lost cities and living legends, and witness East-West encounters through Stanley Johnson's eyes--history, adventure, and discovery, all in one unforgettable journey. Marco Polo's legendary route comes alive as award-winning author Stanley Johnson retraces the epic Silk Road, from the windswept peaks of the Pamirs to the vibrant heart of Beijing. Against a backdrop of deserts, ancient fortresses, and bustling bazaars, Johnson explores the crossroads where empires collided, cultures mingled, and the world was forever changed. Blending memoir, historical research, and vivid on-the-ground reporting, Johnson offers a rare perspective on both past and present. Traveling alongside his son, Max, and a diverse team, he weaves personal anecdotes with encounters in remote villages, UNESCO heritage sites, and modern metropolises. This narrative stands apart for its multi-generational viewpoint, its blend of humor and insight, and its reflection on the Silk Road's continuing relevance--from environmental challenges to cultural exchange. Perfect for fans of Paul Theroux, Michael Palin, and Bruce Chatwin, this book invites readers to experience not just a journey, but a bridge between worlds. Will the echoes of Marco Polo's footsteps reveal new truths about our shared global history? Discover the stories, surprises, and lasting connections that await along the world's most storied road.
Stanley Johnson, former MEP and Vice-Chairman of the European Parliament's Environment Committee, has worked for the World Bank, the United Nations, and the European Commission in Brussels. He won the Newdigate Prize for Poetry in 1962, the Greenpeace Prize and the RSPCA's Richard Martin Award in 1984, and the RSPB Medal and the WWF Leader of the Living Planet Award in 2015. Between 2019 and 2023, he served as the International Ambassador for the Conservative Environment Network (CEN). He is currently President of the Gorilla Organisation, Chairman of GEDU-Global Education Advisory Board, and Adviser to the World Coastal Forum. He has appeared in numerous reality television shows, including I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here and Celebrity Mastermind, where his specialist topic was the works of Sophocles. He is the author of 12 non-fiction works on environmental and demographic topics, two volumes of memoir, and 11 novels, one of which--The Commissioner--was made into a film starring John Hurt. In the Footsteps of Marco Polo is his 26th book.
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