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	Mohrbooks Literary Agency Sebastian Ritscher
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English
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Politics & government

THE HORSE

Timothy Winegard

A Galloping History of Humanity

From the author of The New York Times bestselling The Mosquito, a sweeping account of the way the horse changed human history.

THE HORSE is a chronicle of the horse's 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.

Six thousand years ago, humans domesticated the horse, and have relied on it as a key tool in everything from military influence to agriculture. The horse's strength and speed is crucial to its role in the history of humankind, lending a hand in expanding trade networks and colonial conquests, and acting as an agent of disease and even as a source of energy. Horses are markers of civilization, and their populations have been used to track people's movement and settlement around the globe. After the horse was introduced to the Americas by the Spanish during the Columbian Exchange, there was an immediate and total adoption of horse culture by Plains Indians, forever transforming the development of North America.

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.

Dr. Timothy C. Winegard holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and is a professor of history and political science at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado. Winegard served as an officer with the Canadian and British Forces, has lectured on CSPAN, and has appeared on televised roundtables. He is internationally published, including his four previous books, in the fields of both military history and indigenous studies.

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Book Published 2024-07-30 by Dutton Books
Book Published 2024-07-30 by Dutton Books

Comments

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.

Sprawling and instructive.ambitious and entertaining.

They say that dogs are humankind's best friend, but as Timothy Winegard makes clear in this sweeping book, it's 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 we've come so far, it's only because the horse has carried us here, and this book masterfully maps each stage in that 5500-year epic journey.

The Horse is a great historical ride.

This highly anticipated new release gallops through more than 5,000 years of civilization, tracing humanity's fateful and enduring relationship with horses.

Lovers of equines will enjoy this engrossing doorstopper, but historians will also find this grand 5500-year journey a great ride.

Driven by fascinating revelations and fast-paced storytelling, The Horse is a riveting narrative of this noble animal's unrivaled and enduring reign across human history.

At its core, "The Horse" is more than just a chronicle of equine history; it's a testament to the enduring connection between humans and horses. For anyone intrigued by horses, "The Horse" is an insightful read that will leave you marveling at the impact of these four-legged companions across the ages.

Packed with fascinating detail.

A thorough, comprehensive look at the horse across time and space. . . . Everything you ever wanted to know about the genus Equus.

Horse lovers should absolutely find this book, but historians and lovers of culture will like it, too. For sure, The Horse is perfect for someone with a need for steed.

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The Horse is a fresh and unique take on human history, and how the horse has physically and metaphorically, pushed civilization and economics forward for the past 5,000 years. . . . Whether you're someone who enjoys history, or you just need a new book to read, Dr. Winegard is a well-written, knowledgeable, and creative storyteller.

Winegard's book is truly riveting.

Winegard is a compelling storyteller who mixes humor amid intricate details.in a story of an animal that literally changed human history.

Mankind invented and advanced the modern world, but horses invented and advanced mankind..And Winegard, a historian, argues it's because horses keep us tethered to our most elemental selves.

Winegard's The Horse is interesting, charming and entertaining.offering a fresh perspective on how crucial horses were in human development.

A fascinating read that reveals the importance of horses in world history.

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.

This highly researched book.is an engrossing, stimulating read.

Very, very hard to put down, once begun, and rightly so, because Tim, in his nonpareil prose, offers us an epic history hitherto unexplored.by far, the best story telling of our century.

Timothy C. Winegard's superb new book.presents a sweeping world history, from ancient times to today..Winegard blends scientific, historical, linguistic, and cultural evidence in a substantial book with a fine pedigree.