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Throughout history, people have been learning about certain countries ways of life and how they conduct themselves. China is a country that has codes of conduct that differ greatly from the rest. Around 1295, Marco Polo stated he stayed in Kinsay for numerous years. He thoroughly researched into their culture and people. He got along with them and noted their amicableness, even among foreigners. In 1793, a British Lord is sent to China with certain trade requests in mind which were quickly shot down by the Emperor. The first document that will be addressed is “Medieval Sourcebook: Marco Polo: The Glories Of Kinsay [Hangchow] (c. 1300).” The main purpose of this document was for Marco Polo to research and gather information about Kinsay. He went into great detail about their geography, culture, and wealth. Marco Polo recounted the people’s way of life in the Great City of Kinsay. He explained their habits, and the structure of their systems that were in place. For example, precautions they had in place in case of a fire. There was a bell that could have been heard from a great distance. The people understood that if it rang it was a symbol for warning and caution. Marco Polo mentioned their hygiene. Cleanliness was of great importance to them and they had a very clean …show more content…

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