Economic disparities persist along the routes from "summary" of The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan
The Silk Roads were not simply a network of roads connecting various regions; they were a complex web of trade routes that linked cultures, economies, and societies. Along these routes, economic disparities were not only evident but also persistent. As goods and ideas flowed between East and West, disparities in wealth and power became glaringly obvious. The Silk Roads were not a level playing field; instead, they highlighted the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities. Merchants from wealthy cities like Constantinople or Baghdad had access to luxury goods and advanced technologies, while those from less affluent regions struggled to compete. This uneven playing field perpetuated economic disparities along the routes, reinforcing existing power dynamics and hierarchies. Despite the transnational nature of trade along the Silk Roads, local economies were often left behind or exploited. Wealthy merchants and powerful empires dominated the trade networks, extrac...
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