The Silk Road (Odyssey Guides) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Silk Road (Odyssey Guides) Book

The early trade in silk was carried on against incredible odds by great caravans of merchants and animals traveling over some of the most inhospitable territory on the face of the earth, including searing, waterless deserts and snowbound mountain passes. Beginning at the magnificent ancient Chinese city of Chang'an (Xi'an), the route took traders westward along the Hexi Corridor to the giant barrier of the Great Wall, then either north or south of the Taklamakan Desert to Kashgar before continuing on to India and Iran, or to the great cities of Constantinople, Damascus and Baghdad. For today's traveler, it is not only the weight of history that makes the Silk Road intriguing, but the incredible diversity of scenery and ethnic people along the way. This beautifully photographed and intelligent book is the authoritative guide to travel in the region. 93 color photographs and illustrations, 15 maps. • Sixth edition: revised and updated • Established companion guidebook for travelers • Well-summarized history on the forging and development of the Silk Road • Impressions of the region's places, people and peculiarities • Fully revised, easy-to-follow maps • Latest practical information • Comprehensive list of recommended websites for further research and readingRead More

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  • 9622176933
  • 9789622176935
  • Judy Bonavia, Wu Qi, William Lindesay
  • 1 April 2002
  • Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 338
  • 6th Revised edition
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