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The Silk Road

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A Splendid Exchange
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
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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Empires of the Silk Road
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
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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The Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History
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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We're Riding On A Caravan: An Adventure on the Silk Road
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: A Musical Caravan 2 CD Set
The Silk Road: A Musical Caravan 2 CD Set

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Produced in collaboration with The Silk Road Project, an international cultural initiative founded by renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, this 2-CD set presents traditional music from Afghanistan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and other Central Eurasian nations and peoples. Most of these tracks were recorded on location and have never before been commercially available. Learn More

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Silk Road Journeys: Beyond The Horizon CD
Silk Road Journeys: Beyond The Horizon CD

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Artist Yo Yo Ma continues his devotion to the traditional songs of the Far East with this CD compilation featuring 15 songs performed by a stellar ensemble of musicians. Learn More

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Black Antique-Style Asian Pillow Box
Black Antique-Style Asian Pillow Box

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This lovely solid wood container has the look of the antique Asian pillow boxes that were used to store valuables. It features a delicate printed design of flowers and butterflies on the lid and is lined with paper covered in printed calligraphy. Box measures 6 ½” x 2 ½” x 2 ½” and includes 2 keys. Learn More

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Miniature Bronze Buddha and Stand
Miniature Bronze Buddha and Stand

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This bronze Buddha on a wooden stand is in a meditative pose. Legend goes that one day, while meditating under a sacred fig tree, Siddhartha, the son of a king, attained perfect illumination (Bodhi) and became a Buddha. The Buddha on stand measures 3” high and 2” wide. Learn More

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