Empires of the Silk Road: A History of Central Eurasia from the Bronze Age to the Present by Beckwith, Christopher I - 2011-05-07

Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2011. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 472 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. NOTE: The reason for the lower "good" rating is because there is a crease to the top right corner front cover and the lower corner back cover.

Princeton University Press, 2011-05-08. Paperback. Very good. 5.5x1.5x8.5. Condition: used - very good.. ____. An epic account of the rise and fall of the Silk Road empires. The first complete history of Central Eurasia from ancient times to the present day, Empires of the Silk Road represents a fundamental rethinking of the origins, history, and significance of this major world region. Christopher Beckwith describes the rise and fall of the great Central Eurasian empires, including those of the Scythians, Attila the Hun, the Turks and Tibetans, and Genghis Khan and the Mongols. In addition, he explains why the heartland of Central Eurasia led the world economically, scientifically, and artistically for many centuries despite invasions by Persians, Greeks, Arabs, Chinese, and others. In retelling the story of the Old World from the perspective of Central Eurasia, Beckwith provides a new understanding of the internal and external dynamics of the Central Eurasian states and shows how their people… Read More

Princeton University Press, 2011-05-08. Reprint. paperback. Used: Good.

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Princeton University Press, 2011-05-08. Reprint. paperback. Used:Good.

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