Erin Bottger (Bouma) answers “Thinking about reading this book. Have...”

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?

Erin Bottger (Bouma) I found the first 4/5 of the book quite objective, even-handed and informative. But listening to it twice, the final chapters alienated me with their …moreI found the first 4/5 of the book quite objective, even-handed and informative. But listening to it twice, the final chapters alienated me with their harsh, Leftist judgement of Western (especially American) politics and involvement. If you skip the last few chapters and summary, you'll come away with a better taste in your mouth.(less)

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