I have been reading quite a few books on China, as I am fascinated with and intruiged by the country’s amazing economic transformation, and the potential consequences elsewhere in the world, including here in the US. (Among the better ones are China Shakes the World by James Kygny as well as The Elephant and the [...]
Having just finished watching the Long Way Round video set (excellent), this was an extreme letdown.It was more of an infomercial for Globeriders, documenting the travel of a group of nobodys, with nothing insightful to say.Not much scenery, not very well narrated.Very dissapointed with this purchase. Click Here to see more reviews about: GlobeRiders Silk [...]
I found this book most useful on a recent trip along the Chinese Silk Route and would recommend anyone doing the same to purchase the book. Click Here to see more reviews about: The Silk Road: Xi’an to Kashgar, Seventh Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guide) Product Description: The early trade in silk was carried on against [...]