{"product_id":"9781526623560","title":"The Silk Roads: A New History of the World Illustrated Edition","description":"Author: Frankopan, Peter\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781526623560\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 19 Oct 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 128 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e LoveReading4Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSet your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world.\u003cbr\u003ePeter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian, 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.\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Silk Roads\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated edition moves through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples, empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the globe.\u003cbr\u003eWith stories from each and every corner of society, Frankopan's magnificent brand new text based on his literary triumph \u003ci\u003eThe Silk Roads\u003c\/i\u003e, sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer, is a must-have world history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'An extraordinarily vivid book on an often-neglected corner of history'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInis Reading Guide\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Not just children, but people of any age will find this book an absorbing read'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Peter Frankopan's text is pitched at exactly the right level for children to read and for adults to share with them. The illustrations of Neil Packer are completely captivating   - this is a perfect marriage and a book to treasure'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArmadillo magazine\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e 'Studded with stylish, evocative illustrations from Neil Packer   - this is an ambitious account that nevertheless tackles big themes in a friendly, accessible way'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory Revealed magazine","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629804703902,"sku":"UBD-9781526623560","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781526623560.jpg?v=1774221483","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781526623560","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}