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Steve Sermersheim asked this question about The Silk Roads: A New History of the World:

Thinking about reading this book. Have you found it to be biased to western civilization?

Brian The West plays a fairly major role in the story he's telling - and it dominates the latter half of the book. But the author does present the actions o…moreThe West plays a fairly major role in the story he's telling - and it dominates the latter half of the book. But the author does present the actions of the West objectively, and he isn't shy at highlighting the fact that the actions of the West have led to the predicaments it now finds itself facing. It's an illuminating read. (less)

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