Description: This book delves into the fascinating history of cultural exchange between ancient Iran and China, uncovering the intricate web of trade and influence that shaped civilizations on both sides of the Silk Road. The author meticulously examines the transmission of valuable plants, products, and knowledge, revealing how these interactions enriched both cultures. The book's focus on cultivated plants, including fruits, vegetables, spices, and aromatics, provides a unique lens through which to understand the interconnectedness of ancient societies. By tracing the journeys of these botanical treasures across continents, the author illuminates the economic, social, and cultural significance of plant exchange in the ancient world. Through meticulous analysis of Chinese historical texts and records, the author unveils previously obscured facets of Iranian history and civilization, shedding light on ancient Iranian customs, institutions, and languages. The book's exploration of the use of the term "Hu" in Chinese plant names, for instance, reveals a complex system of designation that reflects the Chinese understanding of foreign cultures. Ultimately, this book offers invaluable insights into the rich history of Sino-Iranian interaction, underscoring the vital role played by plant exchange in shaping the course of civilization in ancient Asia. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Author: Berthold Laufer
Book Title: Sino-Iranica (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Topic: Language, Learning_Foreign_Languages
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Genre: Classics
Publication Year: 2018
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Item Weight: 22 oz
Number of Pages: 456
Type: textbook
