The Southern Silk Route
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Author | : Lipi Ghosh |
Publisher | : Manohar Publishers and Distributors |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9789388540100 |
The book has two parts- theoretical articles on the route judging from a scholar's perspective on one hand and explorers' insight in the practical perspective on the other, thus making it really interesting both for the scholar and the lay reader.
Author | : Christoph Baumer |
Publisher | : White Orchid Press |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Lipi Ghosh |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 295 |
Release | : 2019-04-29 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1000007308 |
Southern Silk Route is the historic route, which runs from China to Myanmar and ends up in Assam. The route has historical importance as it served as a major artery of ancient trade articles. The Southern Silk Route: Historical Links and Contemporary Convergences attempts to sketch out the historical dimensions of the route and shows the contemporary dynamics, both positive and negative. It poses the question how history can extend a lesson in contemporary contexts. The book has two parts- theoretical articles on the route judging from a scholar’s perspective on one hand and explorers’ insight in the practical perspective on the other, thus making it really interesting both for the scholar and the lay reader. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Author | : James A. Millward |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2013-04-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0199323852 |
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. On the one hand, historian James A. Millward treats the silk road broadly, to stand in for the cross-cultural communication between peoples across the Eurasian continent since at least the Neolithic era. On the other, he highlights specific examples of goods and ideas exchanged between the Mediterranean, Persia, India, and China, along with the significance of these exchanges. While including silks, spices, and travelers' tales of colorful locales, the book explains the dynamics of Central Eurasian history that promoted Silk Road interactions--especially the role of nomad empires--highlighting the importance of the biological, technological, artistic, intellectual, and religious interchanges across the continent. Millward shows that these exchanges had a profound effect on the old world that was akin to, if not on the scale of, modern globalization. He also disputes the idea that the silk road declined after the collapse of the Mongol empire or the opening of direct sea routes from Europe to Asia, showing how silk road phenomena continued through the early modern and modern expansion of the Russian and Chinese states across Central Asia. Millward concludes that the idea of the silk road has remained powerful, not only as a popular name for boutiques and restaurants, but also in modern politics and diplomacy, such as U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton's "Silk Road Initiative" for India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Author | : Vadime Elisseeff |
Publisher | : Berghahn Books |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781571812216 |
A look at the cultural, or intercultural, exchange that took place in the Silk Roads and the role this has played in the shaping of cultures and civilizations.
Author | : Christoph Baumer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Asia, Central |
ISBN | : 9789748304397 |
An illustrated study of the history and civilizations of the Southern Silk Road', written by one of the world's leading authorities and Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. It offers an exploration of this ancient cultural crossroads, its various cultures and the history of the region. Based on the author's expeditions into the region in th 1990s, this is an illustrated study of the history and civilizations of the 'Southern Silk Road', written by one of the world's leading authorities and Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society. It recounts early migrations into the'
Author | : Xinru Liu |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0195338103 |
The ancient trade routes that made up the Silk Road were some of the great conduits of cultural and material exchange in world history. In this intriguing book, Xinru Liu reveals both why and how this long-distance trade in luxury goods emerged in the late third century BCE, following its story through to the Mongol conquest. Liu starts with China's desperate need for what the Chinese called "the heavenly horses" of Central Asia, and describes how the traders who brought these horses also brought other exotic products, some all the way from the Mediterranean. Likewise, the Roman Empire, as a result of its imperial ambition as well as the desire of its citizens for Chinese silk, responded with easterly explorations for trade. The book shows how the middle men, the Kushan Empire, spread Buddhism to China. Missionaries and pilgrims facilitated cave temples along the mountainous routes and monasteries in various oases and urban centers, forming the backbone of the Silk Road. The author also explains how Islamic and Mongol conquerors in turn controlled the various routes until the rise of sea travel diminished their importance.
Author | : John S. Major |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 1996-03-08 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0064434680 |
Silk has long been considered a symbol of wealth and luxury. But thousands of years ago, the production of silk cloth was one of China's most prized secrets. So how did silk become one of the most sought-after materials in the world? 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.
Author | : Yan Chen |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 215 |
Release | : 2020-10-21 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1498544061 |
This translation of collected articles by Yan Chen (1916–2016) examines the role of the Maritime Silk Road in the formation of world civilizations. Analyzing the Maritime Silk Road’s political, economic, cultural, and technological influence, Chen argues that this expansive trade network was vital to the spread of traditional Chinese culture.
Author | : Frances Wood |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780520243408 |
This gorgeously illustrated oversized book brings the history and cultures of the Silk Road alive -- from its beginnings to the present day -- covering more than 5000 years.