Frankopan, Peter
The Silk Roads: A New History of the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408839997
- author:
- Frankopan, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 4.4 x 13.2 cm
- Genre:
- History, World History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Silk Roads: A New History of the World by Peter Frankopan is a groundbreaking exploration of the world's past and its enduring impact on the present. This book challenges conventional notions of the world's history, revealing a complex web of trade, conquest, and cultural exchange that has shaped the course of human civilization.
From the Middle East to China, Frankopan reveals how the Silk Roads played a pivotal role in the exchange of ideas, cultures, and religions between East and West. The book takes readers on a journey through the rise and fall of empires, the spread of Buddhism and Christianity, and the great wars of the twentieth century, demonstrating how the fate of the West has always been inextricably linked to the East.
By realigning our understanding of the world, Frankopan offers a fresh perspective on the global landscape, pointing us towards a new era of cooperation and understanding between nations. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the modern world and its place in the grand narrative of human history.
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