From the battlefields of Alexander the Great to the sweeping conquests of Genghis Khan, from medieval plows to the birth of industry, horses have been the silent engines driving human history. 🐎In The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity (2024), historian Timothy C. Winegard explores the extraordinary role of horses in shaping civilization. This book reveals how horses revolutionized warfare, agriculture, industry, and even urban life—and how they continue to inspire us today.In this video, you’ll discover: • How horses evolved in North America and returned centuries later with Spanish conquistadors • Why Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan owed their empires to cavalry power • How the horse collar sparked an agricultural revolution in medieval Europe • The role of horses in powering early factories and urban transportation • The decline of horses in the age of engines—and their rebirth in therapy, sport, and culture👉 If you love history, culture, and animal symbolism, this book summary will give you a whole new appreciation for the deep bond between horses and humanity.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to LeanReads for more insightful book breakdowns!Read book summary: https://leanreads.com/4bcqWatch Video: https://youtu.be/LQYMSLac3lo📖 Want to read the full book? Check out the link below to support the author.Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/45rO0iCPaper book link 1: https://bookshop.org/a/115923/9780593186084Paper book link 2: https://amzn.to/4gBW2K1Kindle book: https://amzn.to/4msbCJj

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