The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity by By Timothy C Winegard
A comprehensive and sweeping investigation into how the domestic horse arose and its lasting impacts on human history. A significant section explores the ancient horses of the Median steppes and Fergana pastures, painting in great detail how their story is our story, influencing everything from pants to language. Sections may feel tangential, but this author is adept as tying stray pieces together into an intriguing whole.
