Liu, Xinru
The Silk Road in World History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195338102
- author:
- Liu, Xinru
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Economic history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Silk Road in World History by Xinru Liu is an exploration of the complex network of ancient trade routes that connected East Asia with Central Asia, South Asia, and the Mediterranean world. Emerging during the Han Dynasty (206BCE-220CE), this system of exchange was driven by the inter-dependence and conflicts between agricultural China and steppe nomads. The Silk Road's significance extends beyond its role in facilitating the exchange of goods such as silk, horses, spices, and gems. It also played a crucial part in the spread of new ideas, religions, and values across the Eurasian world. The book examines the dynamics of interactions between nomadic pastoralists and sedentary agriculturalists, shedding light on the cultural forces that underpinned material transactions. By analyzing the formation and development of the Silk Road through the lens of supply and demand, Liu reveals the complex web of factors that shaped this ancient network. This thought-provoking study offers a nuanced understanding of the Silk Road's enduring impact on world history.
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