The Silk Roads

Tired of history books that only focus on Greece and Rome? Discover the real center of the world's past. This summary flips the script on Western-centric history, revealing how the exchange of goods, ideas, and religions along the Silk Roads truly shaped our modern world. You'll learn why the destinies of Europe and Asia have always been intertwined, from the rise of Christianity and Islam to the spread of the Black Death and the dawn of globalization. Uncover the forgotten connections that explain the world we live in today.

Peter Frankopan is Professor of Global History at Oxford University, where he directs the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research and is a Senior Research Fellow at Worcester College. His expertise grew from a deep-seated belief that the world’s center of gravity was shifting eastward, compelling him to re-examine history from a non-European perspective. This unique vantage point allowed him to challenge conventional narratives and reveal the interconnectedness of civilizations along the ancient trade routes that shaped the modern world.