Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan,number one bestselling author and historian explores the connections made by people,trade,disease,war,religion,adventure,science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads.
From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire,to terrifying huns,the rise of Europe,two world wars and politics today,The Silk Roads moves through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples,empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the globe.
With stories from each and every corner of society,Frankopan's magnificent brand new illustrated edition of his award-winning literary triumph The Silk Roads,sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer,is a must-have world history.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781408889930Number of pages: 128Weight: 1079 gDimensions: 305 x 238 mm
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An extraordinarily vivid book on an often-neglected corner of history - Inis Reading Guide Inis Reading Guide An extraordinary book exploring the connections made by people,trade,disease,war,religion,adventure,science and technology along the Silk Roads - Western Morning News Western Morning News This book is a phenomenal attempt to bring history to children in a nutshell and it does it admirably well for it has a very exciting story to tell - Louise Ellis-Barrett Armadillo Spring Edition
Peter Frankopan
British writer and academic Peter Frankopan is a leading expert in the history of the Mediterranean,Russia,the Middle East and Central Asia best known for his globally bestselling history The Silk Roads: A New History of the World. He is also the author of The First Crusade,an illustrated edition of The Silk Roads for children and 2018's The New Silk Roads: The Present and Future of the World.
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