Central Asia and the Silk Road: Economic Rise and Decline Over Several Millennia

by Stephan Barisitz

Book Overview

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the pre-modern economic history of Central Asia and the Silk Road, covering several millennia. By analyzing an abundance of sources and materials, it illustrates the repeated economic heydays of the Silk Road, during which it linked the Orient and Occident for many centuries. Nomadic steppe empires frequently dominated Central Asia, molded its economy and influenced trade along the Silk Road. The book assesses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319845942
• ISBN13: 9783319845944
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"