The sun is setting on the Western world. Slowly but surely, the direction in which the world spins has reversed- where for the last five centuries the globe turned westwards on its axis, it now turns to the east. For centuries, fame and fortune were to be found in the west - in the New World of the Americas. Today, it is the east which calls out to those in search of riches and adventure. Sweeping right across Central Asia and deep into China and India, a region that once took centre stage is again rising to dominate global politics, commerce and culture. A major reassessment of world history, The Silk Roads is a dazzling exploration of the forces that have driven the rise and fall of empires, determined the flow of ideas and goods and are now heralding a new dawn in international affairs.
Peter Frankopan Books
This author excels at drawing connections between history and current affairs, demonstrating how past events and trends shape our present world. Their writing is characterized by insightful analysis and a remarkable ability to present complex historical narratives in an engaging and accessible manner. The work often delves into themes of international relations, cultural evolution, and the enduring impact of the past. Readers appreciate these books for their depth and unique perspective on historical legacies.







The First Crusade
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1 bestseller The Silk Roads: A New History of the WorldThe First Crusade is one of the best-known and most written-about events in history but in this new book Dr Peter Frankopan asks vital questions that have never been posed before. číst celé
Ancient Worlds: An Epic History of East and West
- 432 pages
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Challenges our traditionally western-focused perception of the past, connecting Greco-Roman civilisation to the great rulers and empires that swept across Central Asia to India and China - resulting in a truly global vision of ancient history.
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The book has gained notable recognition as a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and achieved instant bestseller status on the Sunday Times list. It promises engaging content that resonates with a wide audience, showcasing themes and insights that have captivated readers and critics alike. The combination of its timely relevance and critical acclaim suggests a compelling narrative or exploration of ideas that has struck a chord in contemporary discussions.
From the internationally bestselling author of The Silk Roads: everything you need to know about the present and future of the world 'Masterly mapping out of a new world order' Evening Standard 'Frankopan is a brilliant guide to terra incognita' The Times Peter Frankopan's highly anticipated follow-up to the 'Book of the Decade', The New Silk Roads takes a fresh look at the network of relationships being formed along the length and breadth of the Silk Roads today. The world is changing dramatically and in an age of Brexit and Trump, the themes of isolation and fragmentation permeating the western world stand in sharp contrast to events along the Silk Roads, where ties have been strengthened and mutual cooperation established. Following the Silk Roads eastwards from Europe through to China, by way of Russia and the Middle East, The New Silk Roads provides a timely reminder that we live in a world that is profoundly interconnected. In this prescient contemporary history, Peter Frankopan assesses the global reverberations of these continual shifts in the centre of power - all too often absent from headlines in the west. This important - and ultimately hopeful - book asks us to reread who we are and where we are in the world, illuminating the themes on which all our lives and livelihoods depend.
Die Seidenstraßen sind weit mehr als nur alte Handelswege, die den Osten mit dem Westen verbinden. Hier nahm die Zivilisation der Menschheit ihren Anfang, hier wurden die großen Religionen der Welt geboren und weitergetragen, auf ihnen verbreiteten sich Waren, Sprachen, Ideologien und Krankheiten, entlang ihrer Routen wurden Großreiche errichtet und zerstört. Peter Frankopan erzählt verständlich und spannend, wie alle großen geschichtlichen Entwicklungen von der Antike bis heute durch die Seidenstraßen miteinander verknüpft sind und welchen Einfluss dieses zentrale System auch heute noch hat. Eine Weltgeschichte für Kinder und für die ganze Familie, prächtig illustriert von Neil Packer.
Vývoj civilizace prizmatem klimatických změn. Od autora bestselleru Hedvábné stezky. Klimatická změna a ekologická krize patří bezesporu k nejdůležitějším tématům současnosti. Historik Peter Frankopan ve své rozsáhlé a svým pojetím jedinečné knize ukazuje, že člověk se s proměnami klimatu a jejich vlivem potýká po celé své dějiny. Zabývá se způsoby hospodaření v jednotlivých epochách historie a jejich vlivem na přírodní prostředí i na lidské společnosti samotné, stejně jako významem jazyka a náboženství jako způsobů, jakými se člověk vztahuje k prostředí a ovlivňuje je. Záběr knihy je opravdu ohromující, od sopečných erupcí na samém úsvitu lidských dějin až k problémům rostoucích megapolí a technologické „zelené revoluce“ v současnosti. Frankopanova kniha je nepostradatelným průvodcem pro všechny, kdo chtějí přemýšlet o nejtíživějších hrozbách dneška na základě důkladné znalosti dob minulých.

