The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity
Kindle Edition or EPUB + Converted PDF نویسندگان: Timothy C. Winegard
جزئیات
فرمت: Kindle Edition or EPUB + Converted PDF ناشر: Dutton (July 30, 2024) تاریخ انتشار نسخه الکترونیکی : July 30, 2024
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لینک: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5MY7QW
1,808,000 تومان
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توضیحات
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLERAn International BestsellerAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthA Next Big Idea Club Must-Read BookFromNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Mosquito, the incredible story of how the horse shaped human historyTimothy C. Winegard'sThe Horseis an epic history unlike any other. Its story begins more than 5,500 years ago on the windswept grasslands of the Eurasian Steppe.When one human tamed one horse, an unbreakable bond was forged and the future of humanity was instantly rewritten, placing the reins of destiny firmly in human hands.Since that pivotal day, the horse has carried the fate of civilizations on its powerful back. For millennia it was theprimary mode of transportation, an essential farming machine, a steadfast companion, and a formidable weapon of war. Possessing a unique combination of size, speed, strength, and stamina, the horse dominated every facet of human life and shaped the very scope of human ambition. And we still live among its galloping shadows.From the thundering cavalry charges of Alexander the Great to the streets of New York during the Great Manure Crisis of 1894 and beyond, horses have shaped both the grand arc of history and our everyday lives. Horses revolutionized the way we hunted, traded, traveled, farmed, fought, worshipped, and interacted. They fundamentally reshaped the human genome and the world's linguistic map. They determined international borders, molded cultures, fueled economies, and built global superpowers. They decided the destinies of conquerors and empires. They were vectors of lethal disease, and contributed to lifesaving medical innovations. Horses even inspired architecture, invention, furniture, and fashion.Driven by fascinating revelations and fast-paced storytelling,The Horseis a riveting narrative of this noble animal'sunrivaled and enduring reign across human history. To know the horse is to understand the world.
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