The Silk Roads : A New History of the World by Peter Frankopan
By Peter Frankopan
Peter Frankopan’s The Silk Roads: A New History of the World takes an ambitious and
refreshing approach to global history, shifting the focus from the traditional Eurocentric
narrative to a broader and more interconnected view of the world, with particular emphasis
on the critical role played by Central Asia and the East. Published in 2015, the book aims to
offer readers a revised understanding of world history by tracing the influence of the Silk
Roads—ancient trade routes that connected the East with the West—not just in terms of
commerce but also through the flow of ideas, cultures, religions, and power.
Peter Frankopan’s The Silk Roads: A New History of the World takes an ambitious and
refreshing approach to global history, shifting the focus from the traditional Eurocentric
narrative to a broader and more interconnected view of the world, with particular emphasis
on the critical role played by Central Asia and the East. Published in 2015, the book aims to
offer readers a revised understanding of world history by tracing the influence of the Silk
Roads—ancient trade routes that connected the East with the West—not just in terms of
commerce but also through the flow of ideas, cultures, religions, and power.