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Title details for The Horse by Timothy C. Winegard - Available

The Horse

A Galloping History of Humanity

by Timothy C. Winegard
Sean Patrick Hopkins
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THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER
One of The Economist's Best Books of the Year
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read Book
From New York Times bestselling author of The Mosquito, the incredible story of how the horse shaped human history
Timothy C. Winegard’s The Horse is 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 history of civilizations on its powerful back. For millennia it was the primary 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.
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. And they were vectors of lethal disease and contributed to lifesaving medical innovations. Horses even inspired architecture, invention, furniture, and fashion. 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.
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. To know the horse is to understand the world.

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    July 30, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9780593786857
      • File size: 553274 KB
      • Duration: 19:12:38

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      When you think of horses, do you just think of the animal--or do you also consider the impact they've had on the entire world? Narrator Sean Patrick Hopkins delivers a detailed history of horses themselves and their usefulness to humans, particularly how they're sometimes viewed as machines of progress. After an informative introduction, Hopkins dives into the challenges horses have had with humans, emphasizing our bonds and successes with each other. Sprinkling in some fun facts, Hopkins makes this topic enjoyable with his excellent pacing and storytelling. Historic episodes are highlighted, as well as captivating scenery as the story goes from horses working on farmland to their thrilling impact on wars to the place our lovable friends have in our world today. G.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

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