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The Silk Roads: An Illustrated New History of the World

The Silk Roads: An Illustrated New History of the World

by Peter Frankopan

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.


Ages: 10-Up
Illustrated by: Neil Packer
ISBN: 9781547600212
Price: $24.99
Published by: Bloomsbury Children's Books

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