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Author |
Anthony, David W |
Title |
The Horse The Wheel and Language |
Shelf Location |
History-General |
Summary |
Linking prehistoric archaeological remains with the development of language, David Anthony identifies the prehistoric peoples of central Eurasia’s steppe grasslands as the original speakers of Proto-Indo-European, and shows how their innovative use of the ox wagon, horseback riding, and the warrior’s chariot turned the Eurasian steppes into a thriving transcontinental corridor of communication, commerce, and cultural exchange. He explains how they spread their traditions and gave rise to important advances in copper mining, warfare, and patron-client political institutions, thereby ushering in an era of vibrant social change. Anthony also describes his fascinating discovery of how the wear from bits on ancient horse teeth reveals the origins of horseback riding. |
Subjects |
The source of the Indo-European languages and English. Anthropology |
LCNO |
2007932082 |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press |
Published Date |
2007 |
Published Place |
Princeton, New Jersey, US |
Physical Description |
Hard Cover 24 x 16 cm 553 pp ill |
Language |
English |
Catalog Number |
2025.3.10 |
ISBN |
978-0-691-05887-0 |
Title added entry |
How Bronze Age Riders from the Eurasian Steepes Shaped the Modern World. |
Object Name |
Book |