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THE SILK ROADS - PETER FRANKOPAN KARTONIERT (TB)

'Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure' LoveReading4Kids  Set your sails east with this
stunningly original new history of the world.  Peter 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.  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 illustrated edition moves
through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples  empires and
continents into a phenomenal history of the globe.  With stories from each and every corner of
society  Frankopan's magnificent brand new text based on his literary triumph The Silk Roads  
sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer  is a must-have world history.   'An extraordinarily
vivid book on an often-neglected corner of history'  Inis Reading Guide    'Not just children 
but people of any age will find this book an absorbing read'  New York Journal of Books   
'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'  Armadillo magazine    'Studded with stylish 
evocative illustrations from Neil Packer . this is an ambitious account that nevertheless
tackles big themes in a friendly  accessible way'  History Revealed magazine

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