The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity by Timothy C. Winegard Hardcover Book

Description: The Horse by Timothy C. Winegard From the author of The New York Times bestselling The Mosquito, a sweeping account of the way the horse changed human historyThe Horse is an account of the horses relationship with the peoples of the world, as a mode of transportation, a means of farming, a companion, and a weapon of war. It covers the profound impact of the species in an extraordinary story of evolution, revealing just how much of our existence we owe to this amazing animal.Filled with fascinating revelations and insights, The Horse is a riveting narrative of the animal that has shaped the world as we know it today. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr. Timothy C. Winegard is a New York Times bestselling author of five books including The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator. He holds a PhD from the University of Oxford, served as an officer in the Canadian and British Armies, and has appeared on numerous documentaries, television programs, and podcasts. Winegard is an associate professor of history at Colorado Mesa University. Review Praise for The Horse:"In this epic saga of the horse and human history, Winegard has researched deeply, written vividly, and made new connections about trade, agricultural production, transportation, and war. The horse has been integral to every point in civilization, and this grand narrative blazes new trails for experts and readers." —Tim Cook, bestselling author of Vimy: The Battle and the Legend, The Fight for History, and The Good Allies"They say that dogs are humankinds best friend, but as Timothy Winegard makes clear in this sweeping book, its the horse that truly deserves that title—and not just that one. Horses were revolutionary political allies, tireless explorers, and our deadliest weapons of war as well. And if weve come so far, its only because the horse has carried us here, and this book masterfully maps each stage in that 5500-year epic journey."—Sam Kean, author of The Icepick Surgeon and The Disappearing Spoon"Sprawling and instructive...ambitious and entertaining." —The Wall Street Journal"A thorough, comprehensive look at the horse across time and space. . . . Everything you ever wanted to know about the genus Equus." —Kirkus"A panoramic account of the horse, from its origins some 57 million years ago to its eventual pairing with humans to forge the most dominant animal coalition ever witnessed. . . . Winegard gives ample time and space to laying out the historical contexts in which the horse was a central actor, all such contexts making for a book whose revelations about the once all-powerful human-horse dyad will continue to surprise." —Booklist"Mankind invented and advanced the modern world, but horses invented and advanced mankind....And Winegard, a historian, argues its because horses keep us tethered to our most elemental selves." —Readers Digest"Winegards The Horse is interesting, charming and entertaining...offering a fresh perspective on how crucial horses were in human development." —Minneapolis Star-Tribune Details ISBN0593186087 Author Timothy C. Winegard Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593186084 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-07-30 Imprint Dutton Subtitle A Galloping History of Humanity Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 50 B&W PHOTOGRAPHS T/O; 3 FULL PAGE MAPS Audience General UK Release Date 2024-07-30 Pages 544 AU Release Date 2024-09-02 NZ Release Date 2098-12-31 DEWEY 636.1009 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161080312;

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