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‘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 the 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.’ * Sam Kean, author of The Icepick Surgeon and The Disappearing Spoon * ‘Fascinating, offering a fresh perspective on how crucial horses were in human development…Interesting, charming and entertaining.’ * Star Observer * ‘An epic page-turning read…A truly fascinating insight into what author Dr Timothy Winegard calls “the deadliest hunter of human beings on the planet”.’ * Weekly Times on The Mosquito * ‘A retelling of the most celebrated wars and other conflicts in human history, but with the addition of another army: that of “general mosquito”, brought to centre stage…From the Peloponnesian wars through to World War II, Winegard reframes the action to show that malaria was the decisive factor.’ * Tim Flannery on The Mosquito * ‘An engaging guide, especially when he combines analysis with anecdote.’ * Economist on The Mosquito *

‘An epic page-turning read…A truly fascinating insight into what author Dr Timothy Winegard calls “the deadliest hunter of human beings on the planet”.’ * Weekly Times on The Mosquito * ‘A retelling of the most celebrated wars and other conflicts in human history, but with the addition of another army: that of “general mosquito”, brought to centre stage…From the Peloponnesian wars through to World War II, Winegard reframes the action to show that malaria was the decisive factor.’ * Tim Flannery on The Mosquito * ‘An engaging guide, especially when he combines analysis with anecdote.’ * Economist on The Mosquito *

‘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 the 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.’ * Sam Kean, author of The Icepick Surgeon and The Disappearing Spoon * ‘An epic page-turning read…A truly fascinating insight into what author Dr Timothy Winegard calls “the deadliest hunter of human beings on the planet”.’ * Weekly Times on The Mosquito * ‘A retelling of the most celebrated wars and other conflicts in human history, but with the addition of another army: that of “general mosquito”, brought to centre stage…From the Peloponnesian wars through to World War II, Winegard reframes the action to show that malaria was the decisive factor.’ * Tim Flannery on The Mosquito * ‘An engaging guide, especially when he combines analysis with anecdote.’ * Economist on The Mosquito *

‘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 the 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.’ * Sam Kean, author of The Icepick Surgeon and The Disappearing Spoon * ‘Fascinating, offering a fresh perspective on how crucial horses were in human development…Interesting, charming and entertaining.’ * Star Observer * ‘The hype is warranted…A sublime history.’ * David Astle, ABC Melbourne: Evenings * ‘From Greece and Rome and early science to the modern attitudes, therapeutic uses, politics, and pleasure of equines in general, Winegard speaks directly to the heart of horse lovers.’ * Guam Daily Post * ‘An engrossing, stimulating read.’ * Country Life Magazine * ‘Horse lovers should absolutely find this book, but historians and lovers of culture will like it, too. The Horse is perfect for someone with a need for steed.’ * Wyoming Tribune Eagle * ‘A retelling of the most celebrated wars and other conflicts in human history, but with the addition of another army: that of “general mosquito”, brought to centre stage…From the Peloponnesian wars through to World War II, Winegard reframes the action to show that malaria was the decisive factor.’ * Tim Flannery on The Mosquito *

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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.

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