The Silk Roads

The Extraordinary History That Created Your World - Illustrated Edition

von Peter Frankopan

128 Seiten, Hardcover, ab 10 bis 14 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A stunning illustrated edition of the International bestselling book, now in full color and accessible for young readers.Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads.From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world wars and politics today, The Silk Roads moves through time and history sewing the threads from different peoples, empires, and continents together into a phenomenal history of the globe.With stories from every corner of society, Frankopan's magnificent retelling of his literary triumph The Silk Roads, sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer, is a must-have world history.

• ISBN: 9781547600212
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.11.2018
• Größe: 312 x 243 mm
• Verlag: Bloomsbury USA
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 10 bis 14 Jahre
• Illustrationen: Neil Packer