How does the book reflect China at that time in a political context?

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Descriptions of the Chinese political structure are plentiful in ;
additionally, the rich history of Mongol rule in China is well documented.

In
the book, Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, is the founder of the Yuan dynasty in
China. Marco's story reflects the power of the Khan by drawing our attention to how his
administration is set up. He tells us that twelve barons are set up to rule over all thirty-four
provinces in Kublai Khan's Chinese kingdom. These twelve barons are extremely powerful; it is
the barons who appoint governors for each of the provinces. The clerks and judges of each
province administer the rule of law under the authority of the governors and ultimately, the
barons. Difficult court cases are tried under the jurisdiction of the barons, in consultation
with the Khan.

also documents the reach of the Khan's power by highlighting
the presence of 'Horse Post-Houses' in the kingdom. These post-houses, of which there are more
than...

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