The Silk Road A Journey Through History - Couverture souple

Gupta, Rajesh

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9358685484 ISBN 13 : 9789358685480

Editeur : KITAB WRITING PUBLICATION, 2023

Synopsis

"The Silk Road: A Journey Through History" is a fascinating look at one of the most famous and important trading routes in human history. Mitchell takes readers on a fantastic journey across time and place, uncovering the rich fabric of human contact, cultural exchange, and historical significance that the Silk Road represents in this well researched and eloquently presented book.

Rajesh Gupta

skillfully takes us on a tour of the old network of trade routes that, for ages, linked the East with the West. The book vividly recreates the sights, sounds, and smells of this incredible corridor of commerce, from the teeming markets of Chang'an (modern-day Xi'an) to the wealthy towns of Samarkand and the furthest reaches of the Mediterranean. Along the Silk Road, readers will encounter a wide variety of people whose interactions affected the fate of empires and the development of human civilization.

"The Silk Road" provides a new angle on the enormous effect of cross-cultural interactions on art, religion, science, and technology by drawing on a plethora of historical sources and archaeological discoveries. Mitchell's story is a fascinating reminder that the exchange of knowledge and things along these historic trade routes was crucial to the development of our modern, globalised society. This book is an enlightening and exciting trip through time, encouraging readers to explore the lasting impact of the Silk Road whether they are history buffs or armchair travellers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: KITAB WRITING PUBLICATION
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9358685484
• ISBN 13: 9789358685480
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 118
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