Overview
Long before the discovery of the wheel, horses played an essential role in the life of man. From agriculture, to transportation, to warfare, all major civilizations for which we have written records depended upon this magnificent creature. A prolific author and professional horse trainer, Hyland explores the vital role that the horse has played in the progress of humankind on a global scale. Images from documentary, archaeological, and literary sources supplement the text. While the ancient world was vast and varied, the presence of the horse formed a common thread in many diverse regions. From the Hittites to Persia to the Seleukid Kingdom in Mesopotamia, in Egypt, Thrace, Rome, Byzantium, Arabia, and Scythia, horses contributed to economic prosperity and played a part in technological advancement. Hyland also considers their presence in the Steppe, among the Hun tribes, in China, and among the early Celts. Her vivid account, which ranges from c. 1350 BC to c. 640 AD, will inform and entertain.
Full Product Details
Author: Ann Hyland
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Edition: English ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 16.30cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 24.10cm
Weight: 0.540kg
ISBN: 9780275981143
ISBN 10: 0275981142
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 30 March 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
[T]he Horse in the Ancient World illustrates the importance of the horse in history during the period of time between 2300 and 300BC....Written to educate as well as entertain, the book also includes maps and lists of rules for the time periods covered....Recommended for anyone interested in the role of the horse in ancient history. -E-Streams Combines archaelogical, literary, and other sources in a study of the role in Near Eastern and adjacent civilizations from around 2300 BC to 300 BC. -The Chronicle of Higher Education �T�he Horse in the Ancient World illustrates the importance of the horse in history during the period of time between 2300 and 300BC....Written to educate as well as entertain, the book also includes maps and lists of rules for the time periods covered....Recommended for anyone interested in the role of the horse in ancient history. -E-Streams ?Combines archaelogical, literary, and other sources in a study of the role in Near Eastern and adjacent civilizations from around 2300 BC to 300 BC.?-The Chronicle of Higher Education ?[T]he Horse in the Ancient World illustrates the importance of the horse in history during the period of time between 2300 and 300BC....Written to educate as well as entertain, the book also includes maps and lists of rules for the time periods covered....Recommended for anyone interested in the role of the horse in ancient history.?-E-Streams
?[T]he Horse in the Ancient World illustrates the importance of the horse in history during the period of time between 2300 and 300BC....Written to educate as well as entertain, the book also includes maps and lists of rules for the time periods covered....Recommended for anyone interested in the role of the horse in ancient history.?-E-Streams
Author Information
ANN HYLAND is Ann Hyland is a professional horsetrainer and author. She is also a freelance lecturer and contributor to equestrian magazines. She is the author of numerous books about horses through the ages.
