I found this very interesting, dealing with a lot of complex issues in an interesting way. It did take me a while to get into though - I might have got more out of it reading it in book form not on audiobook.
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The entire opener of the book was about how is not about Europe. Most of the book was about Europe or in the context of Europe. 
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The task to write global history in 500 pages is a challenging one and Frankopan managed to do it quite well. For those who want new perspective on how the world developed and how developments in various Middle Eastern countries are connected I recommend to read the book. Plenty of sources, coupled with authors accessible and engaging style makes reading really enjoyable
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In the latter third of "The Silk Roads" by Peter Frankopan, I found the focus shifted significantly toward Britain, America, Germany, and Russia, rather than the Asian countries that these powers impacted. I felt that the title of the book was somewhat misleading. Instead of delving into the historical and governmental contexts of nations like Japan—exploring what led them to side with Germany in World War II—or examining the complex histories of China, Korea, and the Middle East, I was presented with what seemed like a recap of familiar themes from Hitler's manifesto. If the book is intended to be about Asia, I believe it should prioritize a more in-depth exploration of Asian perspectives and experiences.