The Silk Roads
Descriere
Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan 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 retelling of his literary triumph The Silk Roads, sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer, is a must-have world history.
Despre autor
Peter Frankopan este un istoric, scriitor și hotelier britanic. Este profesor de istorie globală la Worcester College, Oxford, și director al Centrului de Cercetare Bizantină din Oxford. De asemenea, este profesor de studii Silk Roads la Universitatea din Cambridge, membru asociat al King's College și director asociat al programului UNESCO Silk Roads.
