63 pages 2 hours read

Peter Frankopan

The Silk Roads: A New History of the World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Peter Frankopan's The Silk Roads is widely praised for its ambitious and panoramic scope, offering a fresh perspective on global history through the lens of the Silk Roads. Its richly detailed narrative and accessible prose captivate readers, though some note its overwhelming breadth and occasional Eurocentric bias. Despite this, it remains a compelling and enlightening read.

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Who Should Read The Silk Roads?

Readers who enjoy The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan typically appreciate comprehensive historical narratives with a global perspective. Similar books include Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel and Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens. Ideal readers are history enthusiasts who seek to understand the interconnectedness of civilizations through trade and cultural exchange.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: World
Politics / Government
Business / Economics
Themes
Society: Colonialism
Society: Globalization
Society: Economics
Period
War On Terrorism / Iraq War