The Silk Roads: A New History of the World

This book is again focusing on Western narrative of History. Quoting misinterpreted texts as references to justify greatness of Western philosophy where there has been many archaeological, astronomical evidence suggesting knowlege existed in India long before people starting to speak in west. Calling the book new and imbibing same supremacist attitude, quoting selective narratives all make it a failed attempt. When finding a sea route to India brought enlightenment and prosperity to entire West then it shows how much knowledge and resources got transferred from India.

This is was a good and enlightening read. Definitely, it took me much more time than I anticipated as it should be read in small chunks, processed and then another small chunk. What was great about it is that we can see a global perspective on history rather than a separate study of the region as it is often taught in class.

I feel like a had into this book blind to the workings of the world and emerged enlightened. Simply a great read that I would recommend to anyone who considers themselves uneducated in world history. This book has seemingly made sense (to me) of the current global struggles for power and position and highlighted the ordinarity of it all. I owe much to Peter Frankopan for sharing his knowledge. Once again. Great book.