Empires of the Silk Road - by Christopher I Beckwith (Paperback)

The Empires of the Silk Road is a comprehensive history of Central Eurasia, spanning from ancient times to the present day.

This book provides a fundamental rethinking of the origins, history, and significance of this major world region.

Christopher Beckwith's account describes the rise and fall of great Central Eurasian empires, including the Scythians, Attila the Hun, the Turks and Tibetans, and Genghis Khan and the Mongols.

The book also explains why the heartland of Central Eurasia led the world economically, scientifically, and artistically for many centuries despite invasions by Persians, Greeks, Arabs, Chinese, and others. The Empires of the Silk Road offers a new understanding of the internal and external dynamics of Central Eurasian states and how their people repeatedly revolutionized Eurasian civilization.

The book details the Indo-Europeans' migration out of Central Eurasia, their mixture with local peoples, and the resulting development of Graeco-Roman, Persian, Indian, and Chinese civilizations.

It also discusses the significance for world history of the partial reemergence of Central Eurasian nations after the collapse of the Soviet Union. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the history of civilization and the importance of Central Eurasia within it.

With its comprehensive and engaging narrative, The Empires of the Silk Road is sure to captivate readers and provide a new perspective on this fascinating region.