The Silk Roads
A New History of the World
Peter Frankopan
Explore the fascinating history and interconnectedness of the world along the Silk Roads. From the Middle East's instability to China's economic rise, this book sheds light on the incredible past of the vast region spanning from the Balkans to South Asia. Discover the spread of ideas, cultures, and religions that occurred from the first encounter of East and West through trade and conquest. This book challenges traditional notions of our origins and highlights the vital role the East plays in shaping the world's future.
Publish Date
2015-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
2015-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.17
ISBN
9781101912379
Categories
Recommendations
6
Recommendations
2019-10-31T17:43:37.000Z
@The92ers @zerohedge It’s fascinating. The Peter Frankopan book on the Silk Roads told history well from the perspective of Iran in particular – source2017-08-13T20:22:24.000Z
@rob_adriaens @MasethabaMalek1 @peterfrankopan I loved the silk roads book! Well worth a read dear history lovers ;) – source2021-02-03T21:15:29.000Z
@kittypurrzog On a non-joking note... I truly cannot recommend this book enough – source2019-11-30T14:54:42.000Z
Christmas is coming and if you want to give a thought-provoking book to that history fan in your life then the recent books by the brilliant @peterfrankopan will satisfy. Some write books, this guy changes perceptions. – source2019-05-26T17:10:59.000Z
Two books that recently revised my view of the world and its history:
THE SHOCK OF THE OLD: TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBAL HISTORY SINCE 1900, by David Edgerton @DEHEdgerton
THE SILK ROADS: A NEW HISTORY OF THE WORLD, by Peter Frankopan @peterfrankopan
Brit professors, both. – source