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Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. pp.xii, 238 pages, a near-fine paperback [1850005370]. Appears unused and NOT FROM A LIBRARY, plus completely clean from any former owner markings.

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. ORIGINAL 1986 Articles, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. ORIGINAL 1985 Article, disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The phrase "silk road" evokes vivid images: of merchants leading camel caravans over deserts and steppes to trade exotic goods in the bazaars of glittering Oriental cities, of pilgrims braving bandits and frozen mountain passes to gather scriptures and spread their faith across continental expanses. Beyond the exotica, however, this VSI will be a sketch of the historical background against which the silk road flourished, and an essay on the significance of old-world intercultural exchange to Eurasian and world history generally. On the one hand, Millward treats the silk road broadly, as a metonym for the cross-fertilizing communication between peoples across the Eurasian continent since at least the Neolithic era. On the other, he highlights specific examples of goods and ideas exchanged between the Mediterranean, Persian, Indian, and Chinese regions, along with the significance of these exchanges. While including silks, spices, travelers' tales of colorful locales, the main focus of the book is to outline the dynamics of Central Eurasian history that promoted silk road interactions, especially the role of nomad empires; and to highlight the importance of the biological, technological, artistic, intellectual, and religious interchanges across the continent. Millward shows that these exchanges had a profound effect on the old world that was akin to, if not yet on the scale of, modern globalization. Millward also considers some of the more abstract contemporary uses to which the silk road concept has been put. It is, of course, a popular marketing device for boutiques, museums, restaurants, and tour operators from Venice to Kyoto. More than that, however, the silk road has ideological connotations, used sometimes to soften the face of Chinese expansion in Central Asia, or, in the US culture wars, as a challenge to the "clash of civilizations" understanding of intersocietal relations. Finally, while it has often been argued that the silk road declined or closed after the collapse of the Mongol empire or the opening of direct maritime communications from Europe to Asia, Millard disputes this view, showing how silk road phenomena continued through the early modern and modern expansion of Russian and Chinese states across Central Asia. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780582315600. …

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780582315600. …

Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:9780582247390. …

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0719014891.…

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0719014891.…

Soft Cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Paperback. 80pp. Illus. British Geological Survey Series. Slightest wear. Private ownership. (p11).

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. A thoughtful anthology, printed on laid paper. No wear or markings to speak of. Charming.

8pp, 5 figs, Printed Card Cover, VGC.

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Soft cover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Soft cover repair manual, with titles on the front cover and spine. This repair manual is in really good condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. Repair manual 247, from 1971, published by Intereurope Repair Manuals Ltd 1978. All pages intact. All pages. text, diagrams and illustrations are in good, clean, readable order. Pen and Ink writing on the top of title page. Introduction by Jack Hay (Editor). This wonderful repair manual deserves to be preserved for future generations.…

Zustand: New. A comprehensive account of the geology of Northern England, including Lake District National Park, Northumberland National Park and part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is suitable for geologists, students and those who are interested in the variou.

An unrecorded Civil-War era broadside, approx. 12" x 9¼", generally fine condition. With two ornamental woodcuts of sailing ships, and printed in wood and metal types. According to the Dictionary of American Fighting Ships, the USS Gemsbock was a 622-ton bark armed with four 8-inch guns and two 32-pounders. "Assigned to the Southern Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Gemsbock sailed from Boston on the 6th of September, 1861 for her duty station off Wilmington . On the 18th of October the British brig Ariel, loaded with salt, was captured off Wilmington." Salt was of vital importance during the war, used as a food preservative and also in the tanning of leather. Union General William Tecumseh Sherman said "salt is eminently contraband." Judge Cadwalader, appointed to the District Court in 1858 by President Buchanan, did a lot of work in Admiralty law, so it makes sense that he would have overseen this case.…