A History Of Horsemanship
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A sweeping work of equestrian history, A History of Horsemanship chronicles the profound and enduring relationship between humans and horses across thousands of years of civilization. Charles Chenevix Trench traces the horse's role from its earliest domestication on the Central Asian steppes through its pivotal place in warfare, agriculture, sport, and culture across the ancient and modern worlds. Written with scholarly authority and an evident passion for the subject, the narrative illustrates how the art of riding evolved through distinct traditions — from the cavalry tactics of Greek and Roman armies to the refined disciplines of Renaissance dressage masters. Trench draws on a rich breadth of historical sources to present a detailed and authoritative account that is as accessible to the general reader as it is rewarding for the dedicated equestrian. The result is an engrossing and comprehensive portrait of how the horse shaped human history and how humanity, in turn, shaped the horse.
Author: Charles Chenevix Trench
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Doubleday & Company, Inc.
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A sweeping work of equestrian history, A History of Horsemanship chronicles the profound and enduring relationship between humans and horses across thousands of years of civilization. Charles Chenevix Trench traces the horse's role from its earliest domestication on the Central Asian steppes through its pivotal place in warfare, agriculture, sport, and culture across the ancient and modern worlds. Written with scholarly authority and an evident passion for the subject, the narrative illustrates how the art of riding evolved through distinct traditions — from the cavalry tactics of Greek and Roman armies to the refined disciplines of Renaissance dressage masters. Trench draws on a rich breadth of historical sources to present a detailed and authoritative account that is as accessible to the general reader as it is rewarding for the dedicated equestrian. The result is an engrossing and comprehensive portrait of how the horse shaped human history and how humanity, in turn, shaped the horse.