Empire in the Mirage -- People, Gods, and Myths on the Silk Road

Author: F. B. Youge, E. Youge, Geng Sheng
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Publishing Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Since the noblewomen of Rome wore transparent gauze, Europe has been yearning for China. The exchange with distant peoples, foreign wonders and curiosities, and the tales of travelers returning from inaccessible regions all fueled the prosperity of legends and stories. The Silk Road is called the road of myths and legends because, along with goods, copies were produced on this road. These copies carried beliefs, carriers of faith, manuscript books, maps, artworks, luxurious items, and more.