The good books about Dunhuang and the Silk Road are recommended as follows: 1. The Silk Road: Commercial Adventures in Ancient China ( C Reik)。This book introduced the history, economy, culture, and religion of the Silk Road. It explored in depth the ancient merchants, silk trade, Buddhist art, and mysterious foreign cultures. It was a very enlightening and readable book. 2. The Dunhuang Grottoes: Treasures of Chinese Grotto Art ( C Reik)。This book introduced the history, art, culture and religion of the Dunhuang Grottoes. It also discussed Buddhist art, ancient culture and artistic achievements. It is an important reference book for understanding the Dunhuang Grottoes and Chinese culture. 3 The Silk Road: A Story of History (HR Tolkien). This book is a historical novel written in English. It tells the story of the British explorer, R R Tolkien, who traveled along the Silk Road in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It introduced the history, culture, religion and trade of the Silk Road. It is an important reference book for understanding the Silk Road and ancient civilizations.