Publications

The Silk Roads Programme presents a range of publications relating to various aspects of the Silk Roads, including volumes published by UNESCO and a number of other institutions. A short summary has been provided for each publication, highlighting the subject(s) it deals with and its contribution to the wider understanding of these routes and their historical context. By presenting and promoting these works, written by academics from across the world, this platform hopes to promote the diverse and fascinating historical, cultural, religious and scientific legacy of the Silk Roads.  Some of these publications can be purchased online from their respective institutions.


While all efforts have been made to present an overview of publications relevant to the Silk Roads, the content and information provided by the works presented here are in no way exhaustive and do not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of UNESCO, nor the endorsement of any of them. UNESCO is not responsible for the contents or opinions expressed therein, which are not necessarily those of UNESCO and do not commit the Organization.

Publications

Title Authors ISBN number
flag The Mongols (second edition) David Morgan 978-1405135399
flag Sogdian Traders: A History Etienne de la Vaissière, translated by James Ward, Tr.: James Ward 978-9004142527
flag The Cambridge History of Inner Asia: The Chinggisid Age Nicola di Cosmo, Allen J. Frank and Peter B. Golden 978-0521849265
flag The Cambridge History of Early Inner Asia Denis Sinor 978-0521243049
flag The Silk Road in World History Xinru Liu 978-0195338102
flag Central Asia in World History Peter B. Golden 978-0195338195
flag Old World Encounters: Cross-Cultural Contacts and Exchanges in Pre-Modern Times Jerry H. Bentley 978-0195076400
flag The Historic City of Taxila Ahmad Hasan Dani 9231023616
flag Les Routes de la soie; Patrimoine commun, identités plurielles Editions UNESCO 978-9232030344
flag The Silk Roads, Highways of Culture and Commerce Editions UNESCO 9789231036521
flag Silk, Scents and Spice John Lawton 978-2717849516
flag The land that raised oriental music T. Sh. Shirinov, A. E. Berdimuradov and A. A. Raimkulov , A.E. Berdimuradov, A.A. Raimkulov

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