The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World
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Book Synopsis: Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? Until now their identity has remained a tantalizing mystery to linguists, archaeologists, and even Nazis seeking the roots of the Aryan race. The Horse, the Wheel, and Language lifts the veil that has long shrouded these original Indo-European speakers, and reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language and transformed civilization. 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. The Horse, the Wheel, and Language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries--the source of the Indo-European languages and English--and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the past.
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Discover the fascinating story behind the origins of language and civilization with The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World. Unveil the mystery of the ancient Proto-Indo-European speakers, the original creators of the language spoken by billions today. This book by David Anthony is a groundbreaking exploration that links archaeological findings to the development of language, offering a fresh perspective on how the Eurasian steppes became a thriving hub of communication, commerce, and cultural exchange.
Step into a world of innovation as you embark on a journey through time. Learn how the domestication of horses and the use of the wheel acted as catalysts, transforming civilization and spreading language across continents. Uncover the secrets behind the ox wagon, horseback riding, and the warrior's chariot, which played pivotal roles in shaping the cultural landscape of central Eurasia's steppe grasslands. Discover the societal changes that emerged, from advances in copper mining to the establishment of patron-client political institutions.
But that's not all. Dive even deeper into the past with Anthony's fascinating findings on the origins of horseback riding. Explore how the wear on ancient horse teeth reveals the groundbreaking discovery that started it all. With The Horse, the Wheel, and Language, you will gain profound insights into the historical puzzle that has puzzled scholars for centuries. Unravel the source of Indo-European languages and English themselves, and rediscover a magnificent and influential civilization from the depths of time.
Take the leap into enlightenment and embark on a captivating journey through the annals of history. Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain a fresh perspective on the origins of language and civilization. Grab your copy of The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World today.
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