About this title: From the second century BC onwards great caravans of merchants travelled by lonely desert tracks and lofty mountain passes along what came to be known as the Silk Road. The exchanges of philosophies, religions and technology en route transformed the cultures of east and west. The great trade route stretched from Xi'an, ancient capital of China, ...
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Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Collins, London, Eng.
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780002152365ISBN:0002152363
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Fine copy. Beautiful copy of a very scarce guide book to The Silk Road. This book gives a description of the trade route taken from the second century B. C onwards, describing the great caravans that travelled by lonely desert tracks and lofty mountain passes along what was to become known as The Silk Road. This volume gives a very extensive and detailed account of all the places each step along the way, with history of the cities and buried sites, the personalities ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 16/01/1989
ISBN-13:9780002152365ISBN:0002152363
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780002152365ISBN:0002152363
Description: Good. Our aim is to create value for our customers through the provision of low cost, affordable products and an overall satisfying buying experience. read more
Description: Fine. ( Collins 1988, Paperback. ) In this fascinating and well researched work, Bonavia has produced a major work of history and travel writing. Bonavia explores the economic and cultural importance of 'The Slik Road'. It was as Bonavia clearly shows, the major intellectual conduit between East and West. The book itself is in pristine condition. Spine and covers all excellent. Pages tight, clean and unmarked. A lovely copy of this unique work. I offer a no questions asked returns and refunds ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS LTD
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780002152365ISBN:0002152363
Description: Published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd in 1989. Paperback. Number of pages: 224. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. With photographs. Corners bumped. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
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