Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781526608246 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Age Range: Adult Overview: The New Silk Roads is Peter Frankopan's incisive follow-up to his global bestseller The Silk Roads, turning his attention to the fast-shifting balance of power stretching from Europe to China. As the West grapples with Brexit and rising populism, Frankopan charts how nations across Asia and the Middle East are forging deeper economic and political ties. Sharp, current, and impeccably researched, it's essential reading for anyone wanting to understand where real global power is heading next. About the Book: In this compact, fast-paced companion to his landmark history The Silk Roads, Peter Frankopan turns from the deep past to the urgent present. He traces how the ancient network of trade routes linking Europe, the Middle East and Asia is being reactivated and reshaped by new infrastructure, new alliances, and new ambitions. While Western politics has turned inward — consumed by Brexit negotiations and the disruptions of the Trump era — Frankopan shows countries along the old Silk Roads building railways, pipelines, and partnerships that are quietly redrawing the map of global influence. The book moves briskly through China's Belt and Road Initiative, the shifting fortunes of Russia and Iran, and the strategic manoeuvring of Gulf states, always asking the same underlying question: who benefits when the centre of gravity shifts eastward? Frankopan's prose is scholarly but never dry, packed with vivid detail and sharp observation that makes complex geopolitics accessible to general readers. Rather than offering easy answers, the book invites readers to reconsider assumptions about where power, wealth and opportunity are really concentrating in the twenty-first century. It's a timely corrective to Western-centric narratives, and a reminder that history's great crossroads have rarely stayed still for long. For readers who enjoyed the ambitious sweep of The Silk Roads, this shorter, punchier sequel delivers the same rigorous research in a more immediate, news-attuned package — essential for understanding the headlines of today through the lens of centuries of trade and exchange. Key Benefits: Written by a globally bestselling historian with genuine academic authority on the region Connects historic trade routes to today's headlines — Brexit, Belt and Road, shifting alliances Concise and accessible, ideal for readers who want depth without an overwhelming page count Perfect for book clubs, current affairs enthusiasts, and students of international relations Makes a thoughtful gift for anyone fascinated by geopolitics and world history About the Author: Peter Frankopan is Professor of Global History at Oxford University, where he is also Senior Research Fellow at Worcester College. He is best known for The Silk Roads: A New History of the World, an international bestseller translated into dozens of languages and hailed as a landmark reassessment of global history. His work blends rigorous scholarship with narrative flair, tracing how trade, conflict and culture along Eurasia's ancient routes continue to shape today's world. Frankopan writes and broadcasts widely on history and current affairs for a global audience. Why You'll Love This Book: Fast-moving, razor-sharp, and packed with insight, The New Silk Roads makes sense of a world in flux. If you want to understand where global power is really heading, this is essential, engrossing reading. Please Note: Actual cover art may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK edition with the ISBN stated above.