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Here are the product details for "The King's Road: Diplomacy and the Remaking of the Silk Road" by Xin Wen:
- Publisher: Princeton
- Language: English
- Hardcover: 400 pages
- ISBN-10: 0691237832
- ISBN-13: 978-0691237831
- Item Weight: 762 grams
- Dimensions: 15.88 x 2.54 x 24.13 cm
"The King’s Road" offers a fresh perspective on the history of the Silk Road, highlighting its significance as a diplomatic route rather than merely a commercial one. Xin Wen explores the experiences of diplomatic envoys as they embarked on challenging journeys, shedding light on the social history of long-distance travel, the food and drink they consumed, the gifts they exchanged, and the animals that accompanied them. The book delves into the intricacies of navigating a complex web of geographical, cultural, and linguistic boundaries and examines the risks and dangers faced by envoys, including financial setbacks, theft, and violence.
Utilizing documents from the Dunhuang "library cave" in Western China, "The King's Road" provides a detailed account of the extensive network of trans-Eurasian transportation and communication routes established between 850 and 1000 CE. It explores the motivations of the kings who dispatched envoys along the Silk Road and discusses the transformative effects of these diplomatic journeys on society and the economy. The book challenges the traditional narrative of the Silk Road by emphasizing the exchange of diplomatic gifts and personnel, offering a new perspective on the history of Eastern Eurasia.
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