Artículos relacionados a Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the...
Sinopsis
The Silk Road, which linked imperial Rome and distant China, was once the greatest thoroughfare on earth. Along it travelled precious cargoes of silk, gold, and ivory, as well as revolutionary new ideas. It s oasis towns blossomed into thriving centres of Buddhist art and learning. In time it began to decline. The traffic slowed, the merchants left, and finally its towns vanished beneath the desert sands to be forgotten for a thousand years. But legends grew up of lost cities filled with treasurees and guarded by demons. In the early years of this century, foreign explorers began to investigate these legends, and very soon an international race began for the art treasures of the Silk Road. Huge wall paintings, sculptures, and priceless manuscripts were carried away, literally by the ton, and are today scattered through the museums of a dozen countries. Peter Hopkirk tells the story of the intrepid men who, at great personal risk, led these long-range archaeological raids, incurring the undying wrath of the Chinese.
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Reseña del editor
The Silk Road, which linked imperial Rome and distant China, was once the greatest thoroughfare on earth. Along it travelled precious cargoes of silk, gold, and ivory, as well as revolutionary new ideas. It s oasis towns blossomed into thriving centres of Buddhist art and learning. In time it began to decline. The traffic slowed, the merchants left, and finally its towns vanished beneath the desert sands to be forgotten for a thousand years. But legends grew up of lost cities filled with treasurees and guarded by demons. In the early years of this century, foreign explorers began to investigate these legends, and very soon an international race began for the art treasures of the Silk Road. Huge wall paintings, sculptures, and priceless manuscripts were carried away, literally by the ton, and are today scattered through the museums of a dozen countries. Peter Hopkirk tells the story of the intrepid men who, at great personal risk, led these long-range archaeological raids, incurring the undying wrath of the Chinese.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título
Resultados de la búsqueda para Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the...
Imagen del vendedor
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia
Publicado por
Oxford University Press, 2001
ISBN 10: 0192802119
ISBN 13: 9780192802118
Antiguo o usado
Tapa blanda
Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: rev7514908493
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen del vendedor
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia
Publicado por
Oxford University Press, 2001
ISBN 10: 0192802119
ISBN 13: 9780192802118
Antiguo o usado
Tapa blanda
Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Nº de ref. del artículo: rev5121811477
Cantidad disponible: 2 disponibles
Imagen del vendedor
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia
Publicado por
Oxford University Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0192802119
ISBN 13: 9780192802118
Antiguo o usado
Paperback
Librería: High Street Books, New Mills, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: Good. Spine creased. Shipped from the UK in recyclable card packaging. Nº de ref. del artículo: cb034-124-0073
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia
Publicado por
Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford, 2002
ISBN 10: 0192802119
ISBN 13: 9780192802118
Antiguo o usado
Paperback
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: Good. The Silk Road, which linked imperial Rome and distant China, was once the greatest thoroughfare on earth. Along it travelled precious cargoes of silk, gold, and ivory, as well as revolutionary new ideas. It s oasis towns blossomed into thriving centres of Buddhist art and learning. In time it began to decline. The traffic slowed, the merchants left, and finally its towns vanished beneath the desert sands to be forgotten for a thousand years. But legends grew up of lost cities filled with treasurees and guarded by demons. In the early years of this century, foreign explorers began to investigate these legends, and very soon an international race began for the art treasures of the Silk Road. Huge wall paintings, sculptures, and priceless manuscripts were carried away, literally by the ton, and are today scattered through the museums of a dozen countries. Peter Hopkirk tells the story of the intrepid men who, at great personal risk, led these long-range archaeological raids, incurring the undying wrath of the Chinese. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002566115
Cantidad disponible: 2 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia
Publicado por
Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford, 2002
ISBN 10: 0192802119
ISBN 13: 9780192802118
Antiguo o usado
Paperback
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The Silk Road, which linked imperial Rome and distant China, was once the greatest thoroughfare on earth. Along it travelled precious cargoes of silk, gold, and ivory, as well as revolutionary new ideas. It s oasis towns blossomed into thriving centres of Buddhist art and learning. In time it began to decline. The traffic slowed, the merchants left, and finally its towns vanished beneath the desert sands to be forgotten for a thousand years. But legends grew up of lost cities filled with treasurees and guarded by demons. In the early years of this century, foreign explorers began to investigate these legends, and very soon an international race began for the art treasures of the Silk Road. Huge wall paintings, sculptures, and priceless manuscripts were carried away, literally by the ton, and are today scattered through the museums of a dozen countries. Peter Hopkirk tells the story of the intrepid men who, at great personal risk, led these long-range archaeological raids, incurring the undying wrath of the Chinese. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR003999436
Cantidad disponible: 3 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia
Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780192802118
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia
Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780192802118
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road : The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia
Publicado por
Oxford University Press, 2001
ISBN 10: 0192802119
ISBN 13: 9780192802118
Antiguo o usado
Tapa blanda
Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 4 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00060561343
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles