Farewell to the Horse

Name: Farewell to the Horse
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SKU: 9780141983172
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The Final Century of Our Relationship

By Ulrich Raulff

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Farewell to the Horse by Ulrich Raulff explores the profound impact horses have had on human civilisation across various eras. The author delves into the historical and cultural significance of these majestic animals, examining their roles in warfare, agriculture, and transportation. Through vivid storytelling and scholarly insight, Raulff crafts a narrative that highlights the deep, often emotional connection between humans and horses throughout history.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in the cultural and historical significance of horses in human society. It offers a fascinating exploration of how the bond between humans and horses has shaped history, influencing art, warfare, and transportation. With rich storytelling and insightful analysis, it immerses you in the profound impact these majestic creatures have had throughout time.

Farewell to the Horse

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A magical, wise and beguiling history of all the ways in which our world has been made by the horse.

The relationship between horses and humans is an ancient, profound and complex one. For millennia, horses provided the strength and speed that humans lacked. How we travelled, farmed, and fought was dictated by the needs of this extraordinary animal. They were sculpted, painted, cherished, admired; they were thrashed, abused, and exposed to terrible danger. And then, suddenly, in the 20th century, the links were broken, and the millions of horses that shared our existence almost vanished.

Farewell to the Horse is an engaging, brilliantly written, and moving discussion of the endlessly various creature who has so often shared and shaped our fate.

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Farewell to the Horse by Ulrich Raulff is praised for its unique approach and lyrical exploration of the historical and cultural significance of horses. Reviewers describe it as an intellectually stimulating and diverse work, with Raulff's narrative offering exhilarating and creative insights. The book is noted for its ability to present a sweeping and enthralling history while incorporating deep learning and vivid storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141983172

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

Translated by Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 480

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History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Ulrich Raulff

About the Author

Ulrich Raulff (Author) Ulrich Raulff is Director of the German Literature Archive in Marbach am Neckar. Previously, he was Literary Editor of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Managing Editor of the S ddeutsche Zeitung. He has written books on Marc Bloch and Aby Warburg and won both the the Anna Kr ger Prize and the Ernst Robert Curtius Prize for Essay Writing. His book on the influence of the German poet Stefan George was awarded the 2010 Leipzig Book Fair Prize.