Description
A fascinating and accessible historical picture book about commerce, trade, and cultural exchange, absolute best for classroom use and research.
Silk has long been regarded as a symbol of wealth and luxury. But thousands of years ago, the production of silk cloth was once one among China’s most prized secrets. So how did silk develop into some of the sought-after materials on the earth?
With lavish illustrations and a highly informative text, The Silk Route traces the early history of the silk trade—from the mulberry groves of China to the marketplace in Byzantium—and explores how two of the world’s greatest empires were brought together, eternally opening the channels of commerce between East and West.
A treasure over time, this book is absolute best for the school room and independent book reports.