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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.
About the Author
Dr. Timothy C. Winegard received his MA in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada and his PhD/DPhil in History from the University of Oxford. He served as an officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, including an attachment to the British Army. His books include: the New York Times, LA Times, and International Best Seller, The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator (2019) published in 15 languages; The First World Oil War (2016) ; For King and Kanata: Canadian Indians and the First World War (2012) ; Indigenous Peoples of the British Dominions and the First World War (2011) ; and, Oka: A Convergence of Cultures and the Canadian Forces (2008) . Tim is an Assistant Professor of History and Political Science at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. As a true Canadian, he is also the head coach of Colorado Mesa University's Hockey Team.
