The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World
The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007568
Book • Nonfiction
Eurasian Steppes • Bronze Age
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Horse, the Wheel, and Language, David W. Anthony explores the influence of Bronze-Age Eurasian steppe individuals on modern civilization. The work examines the origins of Indo-European languages, highlighting innovations like horseback riding and wheeled vehicles, thus shaping societal development, migration patterns, and linguistic spread across Europe and Asia.
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David W. Anthony's The Horse, the Wheel, and Language is lauded for its in-depth exploration of Proto-Indo-European origins, combining archaeology and linguistics effectively. Its comprehensive scope can overwhelm readers new to the topic. Some critique its dense academic style, but it offers valuable insights into ancient human history and language evolution.
Who Should Read The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World?
Readers interested in archaeology, linguistics, and ancient history would enjoy The Horse, the Wheel, and Language. Fans of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens will appreciate Anthony's exploration of how early innovations shaped civilizations.
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Book • Nonfiction
Eurasian Steppes • Bronze Age
2007
Adult
18+ years
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