介绍马可波罗的英语作文初一第一人称

介绍马可波罗的英语作文初一第一人称

My name is Marco Polo, and I am a Venetian merchant and explorer

who lived in the 13th century. I was born in 1254 in the Republic of

Venice, which at the time was one of the most prosperous and

influential city-states in Europe. My father Niccolò and my uncle

Maffeo were successful merchants who had traveled to the Mongol

Empire in Central Asia and established good relations with the Great

Khan, the ruler of the Mongols.

When I was just a young boy of 17 years old, my father and uncle

returned to Venice after many years abroad. They invited me to join

them on their next journey to the East, and I eagerly accepted. In

1271, the three of us set out on an epic voyage that would take us

across vast deserts, towering mountains, and sprawling empires. Our

destination was the court of Kublai Khan, the grandson of the

famous Genghis Khan who had built the largest contiguous land

empire in history.

The journey was long and arduous, taking us over 5,000 miles from

the Black Sea to the Chinese capital of Khanbaliq, modern-day Beijing. We traveled along the Silk Road, an ancient network of trade

routes that connected the East and West. Along the way, we

encountered many fascinating cultures and peoples - Persians, Turks,

Mongols, and Chinese, to name a few. I was awed by the grandeur

and sophistication of the cities and civilizations we passed through,

many of which were far more advanced than anything I had seen in

Europe.

After over 3 years of traveling, we finally reached the court of Kublai

Khan in 1274. I was immediately captivated by the splendor and

opulence of the Mongol Empire. Kublai Khan welcomed us warmly

and was intrigued by our stories of the distant lands we had

traversed. He appointed me as a special envoy and tasked me with

various diplomatic missions throughout his vast domain. Over the

next 20 years, I traveled extensively throughout China and other

parts of Asia, serving the Great Khan and gathering invaluable

knowledge and experiences.

What I witnessed during my time in the Mongol Empire was truly

astonishing. I marveled at the advanced infrastructure, the bustling

cities, the sophisticated bureaucracy, and the sheer scale of Kublai

Khan's realm. I was particularly amazed by the technological and

scientific achievements of the Chinese, who were centuries ahead of

Europe in fields like astronomy, cartography, and civil engineering. I

also gained a deep appreciation for the rich cultural traditions and customs of the East, from the elaborate cuisine to the beautiful

poetry and art.

My experiences in Asia profoundly shaped my worldview and

challenged many of the preconceptions I had grown up with in

Europe. I realized that there were entire civilizations and ways of life

that were completely unknown to most Westerners. This realization

sparked my curiosity and desire to share what I had learned with

others back home.

When I finally returned to Venice in 1295, after nearly 25 years

abroad, I was a changed man. I had seen and experienced things that

were beyond the imagination of most Europeans at the time. My

family and friends were skeptical of the fantastic tales I told, and

many accused me of fabricating stories or exaggerating the truth.

However, I remained steadfast in my accounts, determined to share

the wonders of the East with the Western world.

In the following years, I dictated the story of my travels to a writer

named Rustichello, resulting in the famous book "The Travels of

Marco Polo." This work, also known as "Il Milione," became a

sensation and introduced Europeans to the extraordinary civilization

of China and the Mongol Empire. It provided the first comprehensive

and detailed account of these distant lands, dispelling many myths

and misconceptions.

My book had a profound impact on European knowledge and

understanding of the East. It inspired countless other explorers and

adventurers to venture forth and discover new horizons. It also

sparked a renewed interest in trade, diplomacy, and cultural

exchange between Europe and Asia. In many ways, my journey and

the subsequent dissemination of my experiences paved the way for

the Age of Exploration that would follow in the centuries to come.

Looking back on my life, I am proud of the contributions I have made

to the world's understanding of the East. I hope that my story will

continue to inspire people to explore, to learn, and to embrace the

diversity of cultures and civilizations that make up our remarkable

world. Though I may be long gone, my legacy as the first great

European explorer of Asia will endure.