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Book Synopsis: From the Bronze Age through the Middle Ages, a network of trade and migration routes brought people from across Eurasia into contact. Their commerce included political, social, and artistic ideas, as well as material goods such as metals and textiles. Reconfiguring the Silk Road offers new research on the earliest trade and cultural interactions along these routes, mapping the spread and influence of Silk Road economies and social structures over time. This volume features contributions by renowned scholars uncovering new discoveries related to populations that lived in the Tarim Basin, the advanced state of textile manufacturing in the region, and the diffusion of domesticated grains across Inner Asia. Other chapters include an analysis of the dispersal of languages across the Eurasian Steppe and a detailed examination of the domestication of the horse in the region. Contextualized with a foreword by Colin Renfrew and introduction by Victor Mair, Reconfiguring the Silk Road provides a new assessment of the intercultural evolution along the steppes and beyond.
Contributors: David W. Anthony, Elizabeth Wayland Barber, Dorcas R. Brown, Peter Brown, Michael D. Frachetti, Jane Hickman, Philip L. Kohl, Victor H. Mair, J. P. Mallory, Joseph G. Manning, Colin Renfrew.
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Discover the captivating world of ancient trade and cultural exchange with Reconfiguring the Silk Road: New Research on East-West Exchange in Antiquity. This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through time, exploring the trade routes that connected people and ideas across Eurasia. From the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages, this network of routes facilitated the exchange of not just goods, but also political, social, and artistic ideas.
Uncover hidden treasures of knowledge as you delve into the pages of Reconfiguring the Silk Road. Renowned scholars contribute their expertise, shedding light on fascinating discoveries related to the populations that thrived in the Tarim Basin and the incredible advancements in textile manufacturing in the region. Gain insights into the diffusion of domesticated grains across Inner Asia and the impact of language dispersal across the Eurasian Steppe.
What makes Reconfiguring the Silk Road truly exceptional is its collection of meticulous research and comprehensive analysis. As you explore the pages of this volume, you'll be guided by the expertise of scholars such as David W. Anthony, Elizabeth Wayland Barber, and Victor H. Mair, among others. Their insights into the intercultural evolution along the steppes will revolutionize your understanding of ancient history.
With a foreword by Colin Renfrew and an introduction by Victor Mair, Reconfiguring the Silk Road offers a fresh assessment of the impact of East-West exchange in antiquity. Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to expand your knowledge and discover the incredible interconnectedness of civilizations across time and space.
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