Bloomsbury Children’s Books today announce they will publish an illustrated children’s edition of the number one bestseller The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan. Publishing on 4th October 2018, this glorious new world history has been re-written for a younger audience by Peter Frankopan himself, with sumptuous colour illustrations by Neil Packer.
Peter Frankopan said of his new project, ‘I am really excited about this version of The Silk Roads. I loved writing the original and have been amazed and thrilled by how it has been received around the world. This new shorter, illustrated history will allow more readers to find out about parts of the world that have long been ignored and left out of more familiar views of the past. It has been a joy to write, and to work with Neil Packer to produce a stunning book that will appeal to young and old alike.’
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The Silk Roads has sold over 750,000 copies worldwide and been translated into sixteen languages. William Dalrymple hailed the book as an ‘historical epic of dazzling range, ambition and achievement’ in his review for The Guardian. This new edition will bring Peter Frankopan’s extraordinary narrative powers to a new audience in an engaging, immersive history that marries the east with the west, connecting events, empires and continents from ancient world history up to present day, with rich and wonderful illustrations on every page.
Saskia Gwinn, Head of Non-Fiction for Bloomsbury Children’s Books also said of this exciting announcement, ‘We are delighted to be working with Peter on this beautifully crafted new edition. Peter Frankopan is recognised the world over as a master storyteller of historical events, captivating readers with his true tales from around the globe. Retelling the story of The Silk Roads and its rich history that connects us all is a literary feat, perfectly complemented in stunning detail with illustrations by the hugely talented artist, Neil Packer’.
In The Silk Roads, Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book with a remarkable voyage at its heart – the journey along the Silk Roads. From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire, to terrifying Huns, the rise of Europe, two world wars and politics today, The Silk Roads moves through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples, empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the world.