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The Silk Roads

A New History of the World

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The Silk Roads

By: Peter Frankopan
Narrated by: Laurence Kennedy
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“This is history on a grand scale, with a sweep and ambition that is rare… A proper historical epic of dazzling range and achievement.” —William Dalrymple, The Guardian

The epic history of the crossroads of the world—the meeting place of East and West and the birthplace of civilization

It was on the Silk Roads that East and West first encountered each other through trade and conquest, leading to the spread of ideas, cultures and religions. From the rise and fall of empires to the spread of Buddhism and the advent of Christianity and Islam, right up to the great wars of the twentieth century—this book shows how the fate of the West has always been inextricably linked to the East.

Peter Frankopan realigns our understanding of the world, pointing us eastward. He vividly re-creates the emergence of the first cities in Mesopotamia and the birth of empires in Persia, Rome and Constantinople, as well as the depredations by the Mongols, the transmission of the Black Death and the violent struggles over Western imperialism. Throughout the millennia, it was the appetite for foreign goods that brought East and West together, driving economies and the growth of nations.

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. 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. Ancient History Middle East World Crusade Imperialism Civilization Ottoman Empire Iran China Interwar Period War Ancient Greece Middle Ages Self-Determination Africa Imperial Japan Latin America Asia Military Refugee Suspenseful World History
Comprehensive World History • Non-eurocentric Perspective • Excellent Narration • Eye-opening Historical Insights

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Author frequently accused western countries in seeing only what they wanted to see that I think he fall for the same issue. This looks like a cherry-picking of narratives, events, facts, and a lot of wishful thinking that support the story author wanted to tell.

West bad, east good

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I read this 2ce in a row! Terrific
Understanding of the area. This is important

Excellent

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An engaging narrative history of the Middle East which places the Middle East and surrounding territories as the fulcrum of world history. A very compellingly told Tale with unexpected conclusions.

I compelling narrative history of the Middle East.

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enjoyed it. needed to take a half a day break since it was way to many information lol.

the story line, and how detailed the book is. perfect read

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I really enjoyed the pace and details of the events. I am going to read the second volume soon.

Really good

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