The Golden Road To Samarkand
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, worn and faded with some minor damage visible. Page Condition: Good. Binding: Appears intact. No significant damage noted.
A richly illustrated work of Asian history and travel, The Golden Road to Samarkand chronicles the legendary Silk Road and the great Central Asian city of Samarkand — a crossroads of civilisations that once connected China, Persia, and the Mediterranean world. Wilfrid Blunt, renowned for his authoritative writings on art and culture, presents the sweeping story of the explorers, conquerors, and merchants who traversed this extraordinary route, from Alexander the Great to Tamerlane and beyond. Written with scholarly precision yet in an accessible and vivid style, the narrative illustrates the cultural, artistic, and political legacies of the empires that rose and fell along these ancient trade routes. A Studio Book published by The Viking Press, it is complemented by sumptuous artwork and illustrations that bring the opulence of the Islamic and Central Asian world to life, making it an essential volume for anyone captivated by the history and romance of the East.
Author: Wilfrid Blunt
Format: Hardback
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, worn and faded with some minor damage visible. Page Condition: Good. Binding: Appears intact. No significant damage noted.
A richly illustrated work of Asian history and travel, The Golden Road to Samarkand chronicles the legendary Silk Road and the great Central Asian city of Samarkand — a crossroads of civilisations that once connected China, Persia, and the Mediterranean world. Wilfrid Blunt, renowned for his authoritative writings on art and culture, presents the sweeping story of the explorers, conquerors, and merchants who traversed this extraordinary route, from Alexander the Great to Tamerlane and beyond. Written with scholarly precision yet in an accessible and vivid style, the narrative illustrates the cultural, artistic, and political legacies of the empires that rose and fell along these ancient trade routes. A Studio Book published by The Viking Press, it is complemented by sumptuous artwork and illustrations that bring the opulence of the Islamic and Central Asian world to life, making it an essential volume for anyone captivated by the history and romance of the East.