The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Step

Description: The Horse, the Wheel, and Language by David W. Anthony Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Roughly half the worlds population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? This title reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language. Publisher Description Roughly half the worlds population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? Until now their identity has remained a tantalizing mystery to linguists, archaeologists, and even Nazis seeking the roots of the Aryan race. The Horse, the Wheel, and Language lifts the veil that has long shrouded these original Indo-European speakers, and reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language and transformed civilization. Linking prehistoric archaeological remains with the development of language, David Anthony identifies the prehistoric peoples of central Eurasias steppe grasslands as the original speakers of Proto-Indo-European, and shows how their innovative use of the ox wagon, horseback riding, and the warriors chariot turned the Eurasian steppes into a thriving transcontinental corridor of communication, commerce, and cultural exchange.He explains how they spread their traditions and gave rise to important advances in copper mining, warfare, and patron-client political institutions, thereby ushering in an era of vibrant social change. Anthony also describes his fascinating discovery of how the wear from bits on ancient horse teeth reveals the origins of horseback riding. The Horse, the Wheel, and Language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries--the source of the Indo-European languages and English--and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the past. Author Biography David W. Anthony is professor emeritus of anthropology at Hartwick College and the editor of The Lost World of Old Europe (Princeton). He has conducted extensive archaeological fieldwork in Ukraine, Russia, and Kazakhstan. Details ISBN 069114818X ISBN-13 9780691148182 Title The Horse, the Wheel, and Language Author David W. Anthony Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 568 Publisher Princeton University Press GE_Item_ID:33180666; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780691148182

Book Title: The Horse, the Wheel, and Language

Number of Pages: 568 Pages

Language: English

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

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Item Height: 1.3 in

Subject: Archaeology, Civilization, Ancient / General, Animals / Horses, Ancient Languages (See Also Latin), History, Life Sciences / Zoology / General

Publication Year: 2010

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 28 Oz

Item Length: 9.2 in

Author: David W. Anthony

Subject Area: Nature, Foreign Language Study, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Science, History

Item Width: 6.5 in

Format: Trade Paperback