Penned in a Genoese prison, Marco Polo’s fantastical account of his 25-year journey through the Mongol Empire still stands as the greatest travel book ever written.

Few books can be said to have changed the world but The Travels is one of them. Despite being written nearly 800 years ago, its epic scale and accounts of near-mythical exploits have ensured its continued popularity. This exceptional new edition reproduces Nigel Cliff’s meticulous and accessible translation – the first English translation of the original text in nearly 50 years – as well as his compelling introduction. Essential reading for newcomers to The Travels, it will also inform and entertain those familiar with the book.