This book is dedicated to the first meeting of East and West. The Reader is presented with vivid pictures of the life of the peoples who inhabited the territories through which the Great Silk Road passed. He is expected to meet the secrets of the Chinese imperial court, Roman patricians and Phoenician robbers, kings and vagabonds of the East, the magic of ancient priests and the amazing inventions of ancient scientists. The plot of "Flight of the Dragon" introduces us to the life of Ancient China, the art and knowledge that laid the foundation for many areas of modern science. The long, difficult journey, intrigue, incredible adventures, love and hatred, complex relationships between the participants in this unprecedented campaign become a real school of life for them. Their views and beliefs change, their horizons expand, and the ability to understand and feel the souls of people of other civilizations gradually comes. After many years of travel, the main character of the campaign, the Chinese Li, carries his love for the beautiful girl Li-qing. ...