Valerie Hansen
The Silk Road: A New History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190218423
- author:
- Valerie Hansen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 2.8 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Silk Road A New History by Valerie Hansen is a fresh perspective on one of history's most iconic trade routes. This new history reveals the remarkable archeological finds that have revolutionized our understanding of the Silk Road, challenging long-held assumptions about its significance. Valerie Hansen explores seven oases along the road, from Xi'an to Samarkand, where merchants, envoys, pilgrims, and travelers mixed in cosmopolitan communities. The Silk Road was not a single, continuous road, but a chain of markets that traded between east and west, with China's main partners being the peoples of modern-day Iran. Hansen sheds light on the intricate chains across Central Asia and China, where ideas, technologies, and artistic motifs were transmitted. By uncovering the hidden records and artifacts preserved by illiterate locals, Hansen reveals a fascinating story of cultural transmission and exchange. This book offers a unique insight into the Silk Road's history, highlighting its significance in shaping global trade, culture, and society.
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