Peter Frankopan Books
Peter Frankopan is director of the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research. He has lectured at Cambridge, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, NYU and other Universities. His other books include The First Crusade: The Call from the East (2012).
What's The Silk Roads about?
The Silk Roads (2015) is a comprehensive history of the world, written with an eye to the networks of trade that shaped it. The networks of trade first established in ancient Persia and later linked with Chinese trade routes created a great network between the East and the West. But these Silk Roads are not relics of the past. They have morphed and changed, and their impact can be felt today, right down to America’s fateful engagement in the region where it all began.
Who should read The Silk Roads?
- Economists looking for historical parallels
- Intrigued followers of world events who want to learn about trade
- Historians of all stripes
What's The New Silk Roads about?
The New Silk Roads (2018) explores current affairs and political trends from an Eastern perspective. Using up-to-date examples and staggering statistics, the blinks explain the complicated global relationships and alliances at play in international relations today.
Who should read The New Silk Roads?
- Current affairs enthusiasts looking for fresh insights
- History buffs wanting a new perspective
- Business leaders wanting to prepare for the world of tomorrow
Silk Roads
What's Silk Roads about?
Silk Roads offers a new perspective on world history by examining the interconnectedness of civilizations along the ancient trade routes. From the rise of the Persian Empire to the spread of the Black Death, Peter Frankopan uncovers the pivotal role of the Silk Roads in shaping the course of human events. This book challenges traditional Eurocentric narratives and highlights the importance of Asia and the Middle East in shaping the modern world.
Who should read Silk Roads?
- History enthusiasts curious about the interconnectedness of civilizations
- Readers seeking a broader understanding of global trade and its impact on societies
- Individuals interested in exploring the rich cultural exchange along the ancient Silk Roads