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"Our world was made on and by the Silk Roads. For millennia it was here that East and West encountered each other through trade and conquest, leading to the spread of ideas and cultures, the birth of the world's great religions, the appetites for foreign goods that drove economies and the growth of nations. From the first cities in Mesopotamia to the growth of Greece and Rome to the depredations by the Mongols and the Black Death to the Great Game and the fall of Communism, the fate of the West has always been inextricably linked to the East. The Silk Roads vividly captures the importance of the networks that crisscrossed the spine of Asia and linked the Atlantic with the Pacific, the Mediterranean with India, America with the Persian Gulf. By way of events as disparate as the American Revolution and the horrific world wars of the twentieth century, Peter Frankopan realigns the world, orientating us eastwards, and illuminating how even the rise of the West 500 years ago resulted from its efforts to gain access to and control these Eurasian trading networks. In an increasingly globalized planet, where current events in Asia and the Middle East dominate the world's attention, this magnificent work of history is very much a work of our times"-- Provided by publisher

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A TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 and a BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK for multiple publications, this major work by the international bestselling author of The Silk Roads explores how climate change has profoundly influenced the rise and fall of civilizations. Often overlooked in historical narratives, the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather, and ecological shifts is examined in depth. Peter Frankopan, a leading historian, argues that the natural environment is a crucial factor in global history. The book discusses volcanic eruptions, solar activities, and human actions as pivotal elements shaping our past and present. It delves into the origins of humanity, the development of religion and language, and the formation of bureaucratic states driven by agricultural demands. The historical context of slavery and humanity's attempts to manipulate weather patterns are also explored. This groundbreaking work spans from the Big Bang to contemporary challenges, urging readers to confront the implications of climate change on our future. Praised for its epic narrative and originality, it is a significant contribution to the understanding of humanity's relationship with the natural world.

Exploring the shifting global landscape, Peter Frankopan presents a compelling vision of the East's rising influence in contrast to the West's current challenges. He highlights the transformation of ancient trade routes into modern networks of collaboration, showcasing China's infrastructure initiatives and the burgeoning trade among Central Asian nations. The book encourages readers to reconsider their assumptions and embrace a more optimistic outlook on the future, emphasizing the potential for new relationships between countries like Turkey and Russia.

From the internationally bestselling author of The Silk Roads: everything you need to know about the present and future of the world'Masterly mapping out of a new world order' Evening Standard'Frankopan is a brilliant guide to terra incognita' The TimesPeter Frankopan's highly anticipated follow-up to the 'Book of the Decade', The New Silk Roads takes a fresh look at the network of relationships being formed along the length and breadth of the Silk Roads today.The world is changing dramatically and in an age of Brexit and Trump, the themes of isolation and fragmentation permeating the western world stand in sharp contrast to events along the Silk Roads, where ties have been strengthened and mutual cooperation established.Following the Silk Roads eastwards from Europe through to China, by way of Russia and the Middle East, The New Silk Roads provides a timely reminder that we live in a world that is profoundly interconnected. In this prescient contemporary history, Peter Frankopan assesses the global reverberations of these continual shifts in the centre of power - all too often absent from headlines in the west.This important - and ultimately hopeful - book asks us to reread who we are and where we are in the world, illuminating the themes on which all our lives and livelihoods depend.

From the internationally bestselling author of The Silk Roads: everything you need to know about the present and future of the world'Masterly mapping out of a new world order' Evening Standard'Frankopan is a brilliant guide to terra incognita' The TimesPeter Frankopan's highly anticipated follow-up to the 'Book of the Decade', The New Silk Roads takes a fresh look at the network of relationships being formed along the length and breadth of the Silk Roads today.The world is changing dramatically and in an age of Brexit and Trump, the themes of isolation and fragmentation permeating the western world stand in sharp contrast to events along the Silk Roads, where ties have been strengthened and mutual cooperation established.Following the Silk Roads eastwards from Europe through to China, by way of Russia and the Middle East, The New Silk Roads provides a timely reminder that we live in a world that is profoundly interconnected. In this prescient contemporary history, Peter Frankopan assesses the global reverberations of these continual shifts in the centre of power - all too often absent from headlines in the west.This important - and ultimately hopeful - book asks us to reread who we are and where we are in the world, illuminating the themes on which all our lives and livelihoods depend.

Was wir erst heute wahrhaft begreifen: Weit mehr als Kriege und Technologien, Religionen und Ideologien beeinflussten und lenkten seit Anbeginn der Zeit die Natur und das Klima die Geschicke der Menschen. Der Globalhistoriker Peter Frankopan spannt einen weiten Bogen, von den frühesten Quellen bis in unsere Gegenwart, und erzählt die Menschheitsgeschichte neu – wobei uns das, was wir heute als Verhängnis erfahren, in vielfältigster Gestalt wiederbegegnet: Klimatische Veränderungen haben den Aufstieg erster Hochkulturen etwa im Industal ermöglicht, aber auch zum Fall großer Reiche wie der Ming-Dynastie in China oder der Maya in Mittelamerika geführt; ein Naturereignis wie der Ausbruch des Vulkans Samalas auf Indonesien hatte im 13. Jahrhundert politische Auswirkungen noch im fernen England; und schon in der Antike beschrieben die Philosophen, wie der Mensch die Natur für immer verändert. Nach «Licht aus dem Osten» legt Peter Frankopan ein neues, großes Geschichtswerk vor, das Jahrtausende durchmisst und dabei eine ungeheure Aktualität atmet: für ein neues Verständnis nicht nur unserer historischen Entwicklung, sondern auch der Kräfte, die unsere Zukunft bestimmen.

Die Seidenstraßen sind weit mehr als nur alte Handelswege, die den Osten mit dem Westen verbinden. Hier nahm die Zivilisation der Menschheit ihren Anfang, hier wurden die großen Religionen der Welt geboren und weitergetragen, auf ihnen verbreiteten sich Waren, Sprachen, Ideologien und Krankheiten, entlang ihrer Routen wurden Großreiche errichtet und zerstört. Peter Frankopan erzählt verständlich und spannend, wie alle großen geschichtlichen Entwicklungen von der Antike bis heute durch die Seidenstraßen miteinander verknüpft sind und welchen Einfluss dieses zentrale System auch heute noch hat. Eine Weltgeschichte für Kinder und für die ganze Familie, prächtig illustriert von Neil Packer.

Przygotowana specjalnie dla młodych czytelników skrócona wersja bestsellerowych Jedwabnych szlaków świetnego brytyjskiego historyka Petera Frankopana. Historia ukazana w książce została przedstawiona z nowej perspektywy, ze świeżym spojrzeniem, dzięki czemu przypadnie do gustu nie tylko dzieciom zainteresowanym historią. Młody czytelnik pozna bogatą mozaikę historycznych, gospodarczych, społecznych i kulturowych procesów, które ukształtowały i wpłynęły na świat w którym dziś żyjemy. Piękne ilustracje przybliżą odległy świat, ale też wzbudzą ciekawość do dalszego odkrywania historii. Książka została wydana w dużym formacie, w twardej oprawie ze złoceniami, więc stanie się idealnym prezentem dla najmłodszych.