Foreign Devils on the Silk Road by Peter Hopkirk

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Foreign Devils on the Silk Road by Peter Hopkirk

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A chronicle of the archaeological "raids" made by foreigners in the early years of the 20th century on the lost cities of the Silk Road. The author employs many first-hand accounts to bring to life the perils and rewards of participation in an international race for treasure.

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Foreign Devils on the Silk Road by Peter Hopkirk

The Silk Road, the great trans-Asian highway linking Imperial Rome to China, reached the height of its importance during the T'ang Dynasty. Along it travelled precious cargoes as well as new ideas, art and knowledge. Its oasis towns blossomed into thriving centres of trade. However, as the Chinese lost control of the region, it began to decline to the point where the towns disappeared beneath desert sands. Local legends grew of buried treasure guarded by demons. This is the story of the intrepid adventurers who, at great personal risk, led long-range archaeological raids to the region in the early years of the 20th century. Profiles of such archaeologists as Sir Aurel Stein, who carried off large quantities of priceless wall paintings, sculptures, silks and early manuscripts, augment a narrative which also traces the fate of the works of art that were removed.
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ISBN 13 9780192814876
ISBN 10 0192814877
Title Foreign Devils on the Silk Road
Author Peter Hopkirk
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1984-07-19
Number of pages 262
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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