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| Author/Contributor(s): |
Millward, James A
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| Publisher: |
Oxford University Press
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| Date: |
04/12/2013
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| Binding: |
Paperback
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| Condition: |
NEW
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The phrase "silk road" evokes vivid scenes of merchants leading camel caravans across vast stretches to trade exotic goods in glittering Oriental bazaars, of pilgrims braving bandits and frozen mountain passes to spread their faith across Asia. Looking at the reality behind these images, this Very Short Introduction illuminates the historical background against which the silk road flourished, shedding light on the importance of old-world cultural exchange to Eurasian and world history.
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