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Forgotten Horses: How two grand histories gallop past powers real engine

Two major books on world history, 'The Silk Roads' and 'The Golden Road', are examined. They aim to shift focus away from Europe. However, both texts largely ignore the horse. This animal was vital for premodern empires. Central Asia was a key horse producer. India depended on horse imports. The omission of horses reveals a bias towards texts over ecology.

20 Dec 2025 12:12 am