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The Silk Roads
A New History of the World
Book • 2001
In this book, Peter Frankopan challenges the traditional Western-centric view of history by arguing that the Persian Empire and the Silk Roads were pivotal in shaping global civilization.
The book explores the network of trade routes that connected Europe, Asia, and the Far East, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, religions, and cultures.
It covers the rise and fall of empires, the spread of Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, and the modern geopolitical significance of the region, including the impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Frankopan emphasizes the interconnectedness of the world and how events in the Silk Roads region have influenced global history from ancient times to the present day.
The book explores the network of trade routes that connected Europe, Asia, and the Far East, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, religions, and cultures.
It covers the rise and fall of empires, the spread of Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, and the modern geopolitical significance of the region, including the impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Frankopan emphasizes the interconnectedness of the world and how events in the Silk Roads region have influenced global history from ancient times to the present day.
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Peter Deng , recounts history through the lens of the Silk Road and the Middle East and its evolution.
Peter Deng , recounts history through the lens of the Silk Road and the Middle East and its evolution.
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Mentioned by Emily Maitlis , who introduces him as the author, highlighting his historical perspective at the NATO summit.
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Tom Bilyeu as a book offering a perspective on the historical interactions between East and West.
Tom Bilyeu as a book offering a perspective on the historical interactions between East and West.
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Recommended by Michael Batnick as an insightful book that restructures the human historical narrative around Central Asia.
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Mentioned by Emily Maitlis as the author's best-selling books, which provide historical context for current events.
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Mentioned by Afua Hirsch as the author of "The Silk Roads", a book about Central Asia, the Mongols, connections, and trade.
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Mentioned by Tom Bilyeu when discussing the importance of understanding history and cultural context.
Tom Bilyeu when discussing the importance of understanding history and cultural context.
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Mentioned by Earl Fontenelle while discussing the Islamic world from the beginning of the Abbasid period onward.
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Mentioned by Jonathan Freedland as one of the speakers in the podcast episode discussing statues and memorials.
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