Marco Polo's Influence On The Modern World

As Marco Polo roamed through steaming deserts, and vast seas, he had multiple discoveries and was very successful. But one thought was always on his large, intelligent mind, the death of his dear, departed mother. His mother was there for poor young Marco everyday of his infancy, and then she just fanished, and sadly passed away. Although Marco Polo left with his father in 1271, he had 15 years of a complicated childhood. Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy, and began his childhood with his mother. His mother died when he was five years of age. His aunt had to raise him for most of his childhood. His aunt taught him how to read, write, judge products, and also about foreign money. The adventurous Marco Polo was a very successful and influential explorer because he

A very well-known bridge that he once courageously fought on was named after him. Seven centuries after an event took place on a bridge, "The bridge was now known as the Marco Polo Bridge (Lugouqiao or Lukouchiao) because the 13th-century traveler after whom the bridge was named had admired it” (Perkins). Marco Polo was caught in a battle on a bridge that would later be named after him in the late 13th century. He courageously won a battle over the Japanese and the Chinese using smart tactics, and intelligent strategies. He was not only a explorer, but also an exceptional fighter with remarkable skills. While fighting took place at the Marco Polo Bridge some "Military commanders in the area prepared to withdraw their troops, but fighting broke out once more around the Marco Polo Bridge" (Perkins). Marco Polo’s commanders thought they should withdraw and retreat. Marco Polo disregarded the suggestion, and continued to fight on his bridge. Marco Polo was no coward, and he refused to back down and take the defeat. Polo stayed and fought boldly, and fearlessly led his troops out into battle, and the result was a victory for Marco Polo and his