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The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Civilization Was Born

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By David W. Anthony

The Horse, the Wheel, and Language is a groundbreaking book that explores the origins of civilization. It argues that the invention of the horse, the wheel, and language were the three key factors that led to the rise of human societies.

The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World

by David W. Anthony

4.5 out of 5

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Anthony's book is based on a wealth of archaeological evidence. He shows that the horse was first domesticated in Central Asia around 3500 BC. The wheel was invented in Mesopotamia around 3000 BC. And language emerged as a fully developed system of communication around 5000 BC.

These three inventions had a profound impact on human societies. The horse allowed people to travel and transport goods more quickly and efficiently. The wheel made it possible to build larger and more complex structures. And language allowed people to communicate ideas and information more effectively.

As a result of these inventions, human societies began to grow and flourish. The first cities were built. Trade and commerce increased. And new forms of government and social organization emerged.

The Horse, the Wheel, and Language is a fascinating and informative book that sheds new light on the origins of civilization. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, anthropology, or the evolution of human culture.

Praise for The Horse, the Wheel, and Language

"A brilliant and original work that will change the way we think about the origins of civilization." - Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel

"A groundbreaking book that sheds new light on the origins of human societies." - Francis Fukuyama, author of The End of History and the Last Man

"A must-read for anyone interested in history, anthropology, or the evolution of human culture." - Steven Pinker, author of The Blank Slate

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