Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History, The
John S. Major; Tandem Library 1999
This beautifully illustrated book traces the history of the silk trade from the mulberry groves in China to the marketplace in Byzantium, now Istanbul. Along the route, silk was traded for dates, raisins, jade and other luxuries which were brought back to China.
Economic Concepts
- Goods and Services
- Trade
Grade Levels
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- World History


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