Trade routes shaped the course of history from "summary" of The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan
Throughout history, trade routes have played a crucial role in shaping the world as we know it today. These routes, connecting distant regions and civilizations, facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. The Silk Roads, for example, were a vast network of interconnected trade routes that spanned from China to the Mediterranean. The Silk Roads not only allowed for the transportation of silk, spices, and other commodities, but also served as conduits for the transmission of knowledge, technology, and religions. The movement of goods and people along these routes led to the dissemination of innovations such as papermaking, gunpowder, and the compass. Furthermore, the Silk Roads played a significant role in the spread of major world religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. The...
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