Fifty animals that changed the course of history
by Eric Chaline · 2015
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"Fifty animals that changed the course of history" is a beautifully illustrated book that uncovers the fascinating stories of fifty creatures great and small. Each animal profiled has played a central role in human history and greatly affected our lifestyle, even today. There is the horse, used in wafare since the fourth millennium; silkworm, vital to textile manufacturing for over 5,500 years... all of the fifty animals changed civilization in one way or another. Find out how in this delightful and informative book. ---
Topics
Animals and civilizationAnimals and historyHuman-animal relationshipsHistoryDomestic animals
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