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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Praeger Publishers Inc; English ed. edition (30 March 2003)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0275981142
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0275981143
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 540 g
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.6 x 1.59 x 23.4 cm

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.

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"[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

"ÝT¨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

About the Author

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.