First published 2015
For millennia, the Silk Roads have been the lifeblood of civilization, connecting East and West through trade, conquest, and the exchange of ideas. Historian Peter Frankopan guides readers on an eye-opening journey through this vast network, from the first cities of Mesopotamia to the fall of communism. Tracing how the fate of the West has always been tied to the East, this sweeping narrative illuminates how the modern world was forged along these ancient pathways.
Genres: history, non-fiction, ancient-history, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic, historical-narrative
Setting: Silk Road
672 pages · Paperback · Vintage