Sattin, Anthony

Nomads: The Wanderers Who Shaped Our World

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ISBN 13:
9781473677791
author:
Sattin, Anthony
format:
Hardback
publisher:
John Murray Publishers Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
23.6 x 15.8 x 3.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, World History, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£25.30

Description

Humans have been on the move for most of history. Even after great urban advancements drew people into cities, many continued to live lightly on the move and outside recorded history. Recent discoveries have revealed another story - that of nomadic peoples who built the first great stone monuments, such as Göbekli Tepe, seven thousand years before the pyramids. These wandering people had a profound impact on human history. They tamed the horse, fashioned the composite bow, fought with Greeks and hastened the end of the Roman Empire. They were also known for their love of poetry and storytelling, artistry and science, as well as a deep respect for the natural world rooted in their reliance on movement and trade. Their need for free movement and open markets brought about a cultural flourishing to Eurasia, enabling the Renaissance and changing the human story. This untold history of civilization is revealed through its outsiders, offering an alternative perspective on our shared past.

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