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The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes
- The Ancient World Economy and the Empires of Parthia, Central Asia and Han China
- Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
- Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian regime which ruled ancient Persia (Iran). It explores Roman dealings with the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan) and laid claim to the Indus Kingdoms. Further chapters examine the development of Palmyra as a leading caravan city on the edge of Roman Syria and consider trade ventures through the Tarim territories that led Roman merchants to Han China.
The Han Empire of ancient China matched that of Rome in scale and possessed military technology surpassing that of Roman legions. The Han established a system of Central Asian trade routes known as the Silk Road that carried eastern products as far as Persia and the frontiers of the Roman Empire.
This is the first audiobook to address these subjects in a single comprehensive study. It explores Rome's impact on the ancient world economy and reveals what the Chinese and Romans knew about their rival Empires.
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- Deirdre E Siegel
- 19-07-2023
Brilliant
A fabulous book has been written for the curious to enjoy further self erudition.
This is two of history’s super powers, the people that aided, or abetted, or suffered, at the origins of the Silk Routes,
written for the interested, by suitably acclaimed Raoul McLaughlin, thank you for your collected thoughts, and James Cameron Stewart for your eloquent narration, much appreciated gentlemen. :-)
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- G Peilon
- 27-06-2023
Fascinating book on the economy of Ancient Rome and China
Excellent story, rich details about the trade routes between the Roman Empire, Han China, and the kingdoms in between. A history of drives for luxury consumption, adventurous trade journeys, military conquest and diplomatic relations.
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