Celebrating the cultural heritage of the countries along the Silk Route, this text explores the ancient trade route between Europe and the Far East, more specifically between Rome and the old Chinese capital of Xian. It examines the beautiful works of art discovered in each country, and sets them in their historical and geographical context. The author provides a comprehensive history of the Silk Road, drawing freely on anecdotes and literary and historical sources he examines the lives of the merchants and other travellers ...
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Celebrating the cultural heritage of the countries along the Silk Route, this text explores the ancient trade route between Europe and the Far East, more specifically between Rome and the old Chinese capital of Xian. It examines the beautiful works of art discovered in each country, and sets them in their historical and geographical context. The author provides a comprehensive history of the Silk Road, drawing freely on anecdotes and literary and historical sources he examines the lives of the merchants and other travellers who used this route. Vignettes and poems from the heydey of the great trading route punctuate a lively and colourful text, which also features Antonia Tozer's evocative photographs.
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Collectable-Very Good Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9780856675461. Art, Asian. VG/VG+ 1st ed 2015 Philip Wilson hardback, unclipped DJ. Mild bump to top front corner of spine with crease to this area of the jacket, corners a little pushed, internally near Fine bright and unmarked. Size: 33 cm. 391 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Exploration; Art, Asian; ISBN: 0856675466. ISBN/EAN: 9780856675461. Dewey Code: 950.2. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 081466.
