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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The phrase "silk road" evokes vivid images: of merchants leading camel caravans over deserts and steppes to trade exotic goods in the bazaars of glittering Oriental cities, of pilgrims braving bandits and frozen mountain passes to gather scriptures and spread their faith across continental expanses. Beyond the exotica, however, this VSI will be a sketch of the historical background against which the silk road flourished, and an essay on the significance of old-world intercultural exchange to Eurasian and world history generally. On the one hand, Millward treats the silk road broadly, as a metonym for the cross-fertilizing communication between peoples across the Eurasian continent since at least the Neolithic era. On the other, he highlights specific examples of goods and ideas exchanged between the Mediterranean, Persian, Indian, and Chinese regions, along with the significance of these exchanges. While including silks, spices, travelers' tales of colorful locales, the main focus of the book is to outline the dynamics of Central Eurasian history that promoted silk road interactions, especially the role of nomad empires; and to highlight the importance of the biological, technological, artistic, intellectual, and religious interchanges across the continent. Millward shows that these exchanges had a profound effect on the old world that was akin to, if not yet on the scale of, modern globalization. Millward also considers some of the more abstract contemporary uses to which the silk road concept has been put. It is, of course, a popular marketing device for boutiques, museums, restaurants, and tour operators from Venice to Kyoto. More than that, however, the silk road has ideological connotations, used sometimes to soften the face of Chinese expansion in Central Asia, or, in the US culture wars, as a challenge to the "clash of civilizations" understanding of intersocietal relations. Finally, while it has often been argued that the silk road declined or closed after the collapse of the Mongol empire or the opening of direct maritime communications from Europe to Asia, Millard disputes this view, showing how silk road phenomena continued through the early modern and modern expansion of Russian and Chinese states across Central Asia. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. pp.xii, 238 pages, a near-fine paperback [1850005370]. Appears unused and NOT FROM A LIBRARY, plus completely clean from any former owner markings.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. ORIGINAL 1986 Articles, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. ORIGINAL 1985 Article, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780582315600. …

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780582315600. …

Condizione: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:9780582247390. …

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0719014891.…

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0719014891.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Paperback. 80pp. Illus. British Geological Survey Series. Slightest wear. Private ownership. (p11).

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. A thoughtful anthology, printed on laid paper. No wear or markings to speak of. Charming.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This new, fully revised, 5th edition of the "Northern England 'Regional Geology' Guide" describes the wide variety of rocks, with a geological history spanning almost 500 million years, which underlie Northumberland and Durham, the English Lake District and the Isle of Man. The Lake District and Northumberland National Parks form substantial parts of the area described, whilst the Yorkshire Dales N.P., overlaps its southern margin. Recognised Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty include the Northumberland Coast, the Solway Coast, and the North Pennines, the last of these areas also being designated a UNESCO European and Global Geopark. Written for geologists, students and anyone interested in the latest interpretations of the geology of the region.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This new, fully revised, 5th edition of the "Northern England 'Regional Geology' Guide" describes the wide variety of rocks, with a geological history spanning almost 500 million years, which underlie Northumberland and Durham, the English Lake District and the Isle of Man. The Lake District and Northumberland National Parks form substantial parts of the area described, whilst the Yorkshire Dales N.P., overlaps its southern margin. Recognised Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty include the Northumberland Coast, the Solway Coast, and the North Pennines, the last of these areas also being designated a UNESCO European and Global Geopark. Written for geologists, students and anyone interested in the latest interpretations of the geology of the region.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. First Paperback Ed. & 1st Printing.. Inventory # D482-1 FATE (Pulp Digest Magazine); Vol. 4, No. 3, Issue 19 April 1951 True Stories on The Strange, The Unusual, The Unknown COVER STORY/ ILLUSTRATION; The Hula - Sacred Dance of The South Seas (GGA Beautiful Hawaiian Hula Dancer on Cover) Published by Highland Park, IL: Clark Publishing Company, CONTENTS; ** STORIES (1) We Put Telepathy To Work by Bernice C. Webb (2) Washingtons Haunted Boy by D. R. Linson (3) Legends About Abraham by D. Coleman Rich (4) Historys Most Mysterious Figure by Paul M. Vest (5) The Ghost of Corpus Christi College by Edmond P. Gibson (6) The Man The Gimlet Eyes by Bascom Jones, Jr. (7) The Ghost Cat by W.E. Farbstein (8) The Incredible Roger Bacon by Manley Mills (9) In Search of Life by Guy Hedlund;** ARTICLES = (1) Wishing Your Warts Away by A. Millward (2) The Hula - Sacred Dance of The South Seas by Jack Ross (3) Confessions of a Fortune Teller by Dennis Lippa (4) 1,000 Years of Flying Saucers by Harold T. Wilkins (5) The Vibrations of Life by Ralph Clyde Weidler (6) What Are Poltergeists? by Jules Franco (7) The Wheel of Fortune by Paul Steiner CONDITION; F/ G; moderate handling wear; water staining back cover, spine split and fraying, paper pull back cover PRICE = $19; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. GGA - Good Girl Art - Illustrated Cover. (illustratore). Book.…

8pp, 5 figs, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Large format, pictorial covers of local landscape. Text very clean, not inscribed.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

13pp, 9figs, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

11pp, 7 figs, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

12pp, 6 figs, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good+. Crisp, clean and bright including folding maps at front and rear. Slight spine fade and very lightly bumped cover corners.

Condizione: New.

22pp, 7 figs, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.