World Wars impacted Silk Road regions from "summary" of The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan
The Silk Roads were not immune to the cataclysms of the 20th century. The two World Wars had a profound impact on the regions that were connected by these ancient trade routes. The First World War saw the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, which had controlled much of the Middle East for centuries. This had far-reaching consequences for the Silk Road regions, as new states emerged and old power structures disintegrated. The aftermath of the First World War also saw the rise of nationalism in many Silk Road countries. This led to tensions between different ethnic and religious groups, further destabilizing the region. The Second World War only exacerbated these tensions, as competing powers vied for control of key strategic locations along the Silk Roads. The ...Similar Posts
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