The Horse by Timothy C. Winegard Summary
Overview of The Horse
Discover how horses shaped humanity, from inspiring the first movie to determining international borders. With 58 million horses globally contributing $122 billion annually to the US economy, Winegard's sweeping narrative reveals why this revolutionary ally - not dogs - truly deserves the title of mankind's best friend.
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The Animal That Built Civilization
What if everything you thought defined human progress-cities, empires, trade routes, even the languages you speak-was actually built on the back of a single animal? For 5,500 years, horses weren't just transportation. They were the engine of civilization itself, reshaping warfare, agriculture, commerce, and culture in ways so profound we still measure mechanical power in "horsepower." This partnership began with a daring leap on the windswept steppes of Eurasia, when some brave soul first climbed onto a wild horse's back and forged what historians call the "Centaurian Pact"-a fusion of human intellect and equine power that would carry our species from scattered tribes to global empires. Though relegated to racetracks and riding schools today, horses were as essential to daily life a century ago as smartphones are now. Their story is our story, and understanding it reveals just how much of our world was literally carried into existence on four hooves.
From Grasslands to Genetic Revolution
The War Machine That Conquered Empires
The Engine That Fed Billions and Built Commerce
The Centaur Shock and the Columbian Exchange
The Crisis of Success and the Machine Age
Living Symbols of a Shared Journey
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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