The Silk Road

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The Silk Road is written by James A. Millward and published by Oxford University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0199323852 (ISBN 10) and 9780199323852 (ISBN 13).

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.