The Silk Roads : A New History of the World

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pp.647, “Far more than a history of the Silk Roads, this book is truly a revelatory new history of the world, promising to destabilize notions of where we come from and where we are headed next. From the Middle East and its political instability to China and its economic rise, the vast region stretching eastward from the Balkans across the steppe and South Asia has been thrust into the global spotlight in recent years. Frankopan teaches us that to understand what is at stake for the cities and nations built on these intricate trade routes, we must first understand their astounding pasts. “

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ISBN 1101912375
ISBN13 9781101912379
Number of pages 647
Original Title The Silk Roads : A New History of the World
Published Date 2016
Book Condition good
Jacket Condition No Dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New York
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pp.647, “Far more than a history of the Silk Roads, this book is truly a revelatory new history of the world, promising to destabilize notions of where we come from and where we are headed next. From the Middle East and its political instability to China and its economic rise, the vast region stretching eastward from the Balkans across the steppe and South Asia has been thrust into the global spotlight in recent years. Frankopan teaches us that to understand what is at stake for the cities and nations built on these intricate trade routes, we must first understand their astounding pasts. “

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Weight 1.2 kg