此书使用了丰富的波斯—阿拉伯、希腊—罗马、汉文—藏文及印度古代资料,又使用了近现代各国学者的论著,特别是对丝绸之路沿途各民族之间的关系做了深入探讨,重点研究丝绸之路的历史概况和丝绸贸易史。全书文笔优美,通俗易懂,是一部经久不衰的国际畅销书。 The book uses a wealth of ancient Persian - Arabian, Greek - Roman, Chinese - Tibetan and Indian materials, but also uses the works of modern scholars from all walks of life, especially the relationship between the various ethnic groups along the Silk Road made in-depth discussion , Focusing on the history of the Silk Road and the history of silk trade. The book is beautiful, easy to understand, is an enduring international bestseller.