Silk Road : 15 Magical Treasures of Trade and Business
The term "Silk Road" was coined in 1877 by German geographer Ferdinand von Richtofen, primarily referring to the trade routes that connected East Asia with the Mediterranean basin. While silk was a principal commodity traded, other goods like spices, dyes, and furs were equally significant. The economic relationships forged along these routes not only facilitated the exchange of goods but also ideas, religions, and technologies.