The Silk Road

The Silk Road by Frances Wood

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Covering more than 5,000 years and lavishly illustrated with photographs, manuscripts, and paintings from the collections of the British Library and other museums worldwide, this book presents an overall picture of the history and cultures of the Silk Road. Softcover, 270 pages. Learn More

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A Splendid Exchange

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In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein transports readers from the ships that carried silk from China to Rome on monsoon gales in the second century to the rise and fall of the Portuguese monopoly in spices in the sixteenth; from the rush for sugar that brought the British to Jamaica in 1655 to the American trade battles of the early twentieth century; from key innovations such as steam, steel, and refrigeration to the modern era of televisions from Taiwan, lettuce from Mexico, and T-shirts from China. Learn More

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Along The Silk Road

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In 1998 cellist Yo-Yo Ma founded the Silk Road Project, a nonprofit foundation devoted to the living arts of people of traditional Silk Road lands. This richly illustrated, lively book is keynoted by Yo-Yo Ma's candid insights into contemporary music and the Silk Road. Learn More

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The Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History

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With lavish illustrations and a highly informative text, The Silk Route traces the early history of the silk trade - from the mulberry groves of China to the marketplace in Byzantium - and explores how two of the world's greatest empires were brought together, forever opening the channels of commerce between East and West. Learn More

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Empires of the Silk Road

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The first complete history of Central Eurasia from ancient times to the present day, Empires of the Silk Road: a History of Central Eurasia from the Bronze Age to the Present represents a fundamental rethinking of the origins, history, and significance of this major world region. Hardcover, 472 pages. Learn More

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Life Along the Silk Road

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Author Susan Whitfield creates a rich and varied portrait of life along the greatest trade route in history in a vivid, lively, and learned account that spans the eighth through the tenth centuries. Recounting the lives of ten individuals who lived at different times during this period, Whitfield draws on contemporary sources and uses firsthand accounts whenever possible to reconstruct the history of the route through the personal experiences of these characters. Life Along the Silk Road is extremely accessible and entertaining. Learn More

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We're Riding On A Caravan: An Adventure on the Silk Road

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Join the caravan for an exciting yearlong trek along China's ancient Silk Road. Following the rhyming, treasure-filled story are informational notes about the history of the Silk Road, the story of silk, important cities of China, and a full-spread map. Learn More

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The Silk Road: Beijing to the Black Sea DVD

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Follow the ancient Silk Road across Asia with digital filmmakers Sid and Mary Lee Nolan. Our journey traces the path of adventurous merchants who led their treasure-laden camels from one sundrenched outpost to the next. Historical sites, natural beauty, and welcoming people make this odyssey an incredible experience. Learn More

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Journey Along The Silk Road DVD

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For the first time ever, foreign cameras retrace the route discovered by Pelliot by traversing an immense desert known as the "Ocean of Sand." During their two-week journey, the participating scholars attempt to solve the mystery surrounding the importance and historical impact of the Silk Road. Learn More

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Silk Road Journeys: When Strangers Meet CD

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Hear Yo-Yo Ma as he explores the rich cultural traditions along the Silk Road - the historic link between East and West - and celebrates the many musical voices of this world. 12 tracks.

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