{"title":"Peter Frankopan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"peter-frankopan-3-books-collection-set-the-silk-roads-a-new-history-of-the-world-the-new-silk-roads-the-silk-roads-illustrated-paperback-peter-frankopan","title":"Peter Frankopan 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Silk Roads: A New History of the World\u003cbr\u003e\nThe New Silk Roads: The Present and the Future of the World\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Peter Frankopan collection brings together two landmark histories that together illuminate how civilizations have connected, competed, and enriched one another across continents. The Silk Roads: A New History of the World reorients world history by centering trade routes that linked empires from Central Asia to the Mediterranean, showing how ideas, goods, disease, and culture moved along networks that shaped politics and society long before the modern era. The New Silk Roads: The Present and the Future of the World extends that lens into the present day, examining Asia’s rising influence, global commerce, technology, and geopolitics. Written in accessible, engaging prose, these books invite readers to rethink who affects world events and why. The collection is ideal for curious readers, students, and anyone seeking a broader, more interconnected understanding of history and current affairs. Together, they offer a compelling, immensely readable path through time that explains why the East is now at the center of global dynamics. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Collection Covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Silk Roads introduces a shift in historical narrative by foregrounding exchange—of goods, ideas, religions, and people—along a vast web of routes that shaped civilizations across continents. It reveals how empires rose and fell not merely through military might but through the movement of science, culture, and capital along these ancient corridors. The New Silk Roads takes that momentum and applies it to the contemporary world, exploring how the modern equivalent of those trade arteries—global supply chains, energy markets, and digital networks—restructure power, wealth, and diplomacy. This collection covers geography as a driver of history, the long arc of globalization, and the ongoing rebalancing of global influence. It is a rigorous, readable examination of how interconnectedness has always defined our world and how it will continue to do so in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silk Roads: A New History of the World\u003c\/strong\u003e — In this sweeping narrative, Frankopan reframes world history by tracing the epic networks that connected East and West. Far from a Eurocentric chronicle, the book shows how trade routes across the steppes, deserts, and seas fostered exchanges in science, religion, art, and governance. It delves into empires from the Persian to the Mongol and demonstrates how wealth and ideas migrated along these roads, shaping civilizations in ways that still influence contemporary geopolitics. The writing blends archival research with a compelling storytelling voice, inviting readers to see history as a continuous exchange rather than a series of isolated events. It is a monumental work for anyone curious about how the world became interdependent. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New Silk Roads: The Present and the Future of the World\u003c\/strong\u003e — This follow-up surveys the current global landscape through the same interconnected lens. Frankopan analyzes how Asia’s economic ascent, shifting alliances, and technological revolutions impact energy, security, and culture. The book examines the evolving balance of power, the redefinition of trade routes, and the role of emerging players in global governance. With fresh case studies and contemporary insights, it explains how the modern Silk Roads shape markets, migration, and diplomacy. Readers will gain a nuanced understanding of why regional dynamics matter for everyone—from policymakers and business leaders to students and general readers seeking clarity amid rapid change. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Set Is Perfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection is ideal for history enthusiasts who crave a broader, non-Eurocentric view of world events, students exploring global history or international relations, and readers who enjoy thoughtful, evidence-based explorations of geopolitics. It also suits gift buyers seeking a substantial, thought-provoking set that invites discussion in book clubs or classrooms. Whether you’re revisiting the roots of globalization or trying to grasp today’s fast-changing international landscape, these volumes offer accessible, authoritative perspectives. Fans of narrative non-fiction, policy discussions, and cultural history will find in these books a rewarding, long-form reading experience. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharp, globe-spanning historical perspective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear connection between ancient networks and modern geopolitics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible yet rigorous, suitable for readers at many levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat for gifting to students, academics, and curious minds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong foundation for understanding global economics and culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging, narrative-driven non-fiction you can read cover-to-cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPeter Frankopan is a renowned historian and author of The Silk Roads, a landmark work that redefined how readers understand global history. An award-winning writer and a prominent voice in world history, he specializes in the interconnected narratives that shape civilizations. His scholarship emphasizes long-term regional forces and their impact on politics, economics, and culture. As a professor of global history, Frankopan brings a compelling, evidence-based approach to complex subjects, making intricate histories feel vivid and relevant. His books have resonated with general readers and scholars alike for their breadth of vision, meticulous research, and engaging storytelling. This collection reflects his signature ability to illuminate how the movement of people, goods, and ideas has continually redefined the world we live in. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Silk Roads collection offers a cohesive, inspiring journey through past and present that clarifies why global interconnectedness matters today. Owning the complete set provides a deeper, more nuanced understanding of world history and current affairs, making it an essential addition for any serious reader’s shelf. The combination of ancient travel networks and modern economic forces creates a powerful framework for interpreting current events, classroom discussions, and personal reading. 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The Silk Roads: A New History of the World reframes global history by centering the trade routes, empires, and ideas that connected East and West for centuries. Its sequel, The New Silk Roads: The Present and Future of the World, carries that story into the twenty-first century, tracing how Asia's rise and new infrastructure are reshaping world power. Together, these two volumes give history lovers, students, and curious readers a connected view of how the past shapes today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross these two volumes, Peter Frankopan guides readers from ancient caravan routes to today's corridors of power, showing how the Silk Roads linked societies, religions, and ideas in ways Western-centered histories often overlook. The Silk Roads: A New History of the World spans continents and centuries, tracing how commerce, faith, and conquest moved along a shared Eurasian geography and quietly determined the fate of empires. Frankopan pulls the spotlight away from Western Europe and places it on the crossroads of Asia and the Middle East, arguing that the true engine of world history has long run through these connected trade networks. The New Silk Roads: The Present and Future of the World brings that same lens to the present day, examining how China's economic growth, energy politics, and regional infrastructure projects are redrawing the map of global influence. Frankopan connects historical patterns to current events, showing why shifts in Central Asia, the Middle East, and the wider Indo-Pacific matter for the future of trade, diplomacy, and security. Written with the same clarity and narrative drive as its predecessor, this second book translates complex geopolitics into an accessible, engaging read. Together, the two books form a single continuous argument: that the routes connecting East and West have always shaped, and continue to shape, the destiny of nations. Readers come away with a richer understanding of both the deep past and the fast-moving present, making this collection a rewarding set for anyone who wants history and current affairs to speak to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo full-length Peter Frankopan paperbacks in one collection, ideal for building out a home history library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReframes world history around the Silk Roads, connecting ancient trade routes to modern geopolitics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridges past and present, pairing a sweeping historical narrative with a sharp analysis of today's world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten in an accessible, narrative-driven style suited to general readers, students, and book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful gift for history lovers, world affairs enthusiasts, and lifelong learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format makes this set easy to read, travel with, and shelve together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Silk Roads: A New History of the World — Frankopan retraces two thousand years of history through the trade routes linking Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, repositioning the East at the center of the story.\u003cbr\u003eThe New Silk Roads: The Present and Future of the World — Frankopan brings the narrative into the twenty-first century, examining how China's rise and new infrastructure projects are reshaping global power today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Frankopan is a British historian and Professor of Global History at the University of Oxford, where he is also Senior Research Fellow at Worcester College. He specializes in the history of the Mediterranean, Russia, the Middle East, Persia, Central Asia, and the connections between East and West. Frankopan is widely recognized as an internationally bestselling author, best known for The Silk Roads, which reshaped how readers and scholars understand the flow of world history. He continues to write, lecture, and comment on global history, geopolitics, and the shifting balance of power between East and West today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection is a must for history buffs, students, and gift-givers alike — a thoughtful birthday present, holiday gift, or book club pick for anyone who loves big-picture non-fiction. 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