Product Description
by Xinru Liu (Editor)
Consolidating archaeological discoveries, historical analyses, and linguistic studies, this volume covers the intricate history of the Silk Roads over thousands of years. An essential reference work for students and scholars of world history, particularly those studying the regions and cultures explored in this volume.
Author Biography
Xinru Liu received her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. She is Professor Emeritus at the College of New Jersey. She has published extensively on topics related to the Silk Road, including Ancient India and Ancient China; Silk and Religion; The Silk Road in World History; and The Silk Roads, a Brief History With Documents. She has been teaching courses on the Silk Roads for more than thirty years.
