While European civilization stagnated in the “Dark Ages;†Asia flourished as the wellspring of science; philosophy; and religion. Linked together by a web of spiritual; commercial; and intellectual connections; the distant regions of Asia's vast civilization; from Arabia to China; hummed with trade; international diplomacy; and the exchange of ideas. Stewart Gordon has fashioned a compelling and unique look at Asia from AD 700 to 1500—a time when Asia was the world—by relating the personal journeys of Asia's many travelers.
#420503 in Books Edward E Leslie 1998-08-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.38 x 6.00l; 1.79 #File Name: 030680865X576 pagesThe Devil Knows How To Ride
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Quantrell really was the devilBy HalThis is an awful story; but it's one that Americans should be aware of as it shows how bad things can be withouta laaw and order in our society. I wish the book was available as an audiobook; but I was able to use the CD;s without much effort. I an glad that I was able to read the book and learn more aboout this bit of American history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thorough and well researchedBy Carol S.Very detailed and thoroughly researched. Although it describes a brutal and bloody period of time in Kansas and Missouri; the description was handled matter-of-fact and historic rather than sensational.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Civil war Guerrilla Warfare.By paul b martinTrue insight of the agony of Civil War guerrilla warfare. Totally off the grid of organized military activity. Only written history gives you their ages of late teens to young adults. Unbelievable chaos.
