The Silk Road: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
"As befits the title of the series,The Silk Road: A Very Short Introductionsucceeds in giving the general audience a view of world history through the lens of biology, technology, commerce, and culture. A must read for any aspiring enlightened global citizen."--Yo-Yo Ma, Grammy award-winning recording artist; artistic director, The Silk Road Project