About the Author:

Yang Xianping — Member of the Chinese Writers Association and recipient of numerous awards.

Summary:

This book is a scholarly study devoted to China’s trade and cultural relations. The volume provides a detailed analysis of the origin of the Silk Road, its stages of development, and the cultural, economic, and religious exchanges associated with it. It highlights the interactions among the Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Greco-Roman civilizations and the significant impact of this trade route on human progress.

Drawing on archaeological research and historical documents, Yang Xianping presents the cultural interactions carried out along the Silk Road in a clear and accessible manner. The work is a valuable resource for historians and for a broad readership interested in trade, cultural exchanges, and intercivilizational connections.