print email comment close The Silk Road URL: http://www.ess.uci.edu/~oliver/silk3.html Description: This site provides information on the history, culture, and development of the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea, from the early times to the present day. It discusses the rise and decline of the Silk Road as well as the impact of the Mongols and other foreign influences. Includes photos and a bibliography. Created and maintained by a China enthusiast (and research scientist). Author: Wild, Oliver Library of Congress Subject Headings: Silk Road Trade routes -- Asia LII Database Information: Record 3478 created by Evena Shu on 09/06/1999 Last modification on 05/13/2004 Published: 09/06/1999   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/3478