The Book of the Marvels of the World
GPTKB entity
Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instanceOf |
literary work
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_Venetian_Republic
the Age of Discovery the Silk Road trade the history of exploration. the exploration of new territories the_exploration_of_Asia Marco_Polo's_travels the_legacy_of_Marco_Polo |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Marco_Polo
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| gptkbp:contains |
geographical information
cultural observations historical anecdotes descriptions of flora and fauna accounts of rulers descriptions of cities descriptions of trade goods accounts of diplomacy accounts of local customs descriptions of architecture accounts of historical events accounts of natural wonders accounts of trade routes accounts of travel challenges stories of exotic lands accounts of different religions descriptions of local economies descriptions of local traditions descriptions_of_Asia |
| gptkbp:genre |
travel literature
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Book of the Marvels of the World
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:the_Renaissance
geography cartography historical writing modern travel writing the field of anthropology European_exploration cultural_exchange cultural_perceptions_of_Asia |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
subsequent travel narratives
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Latin
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| gptkbp:notableFor |
historical significance
its narrative style its rich detail its vivid imagery its impact on literature its adventurous spirit its detailed observations its enduring legacy its contribution to knowledge its exploration of cultures its narrative of adventure its role in promoting curiosity its role in shaping worldviews accounts_of_the_Mongol_Empire detailed_descriptions_of_the_Silk_Road |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:Venice
1298 |
| gptkbp:translatedInto |
multiple languages
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