A short history of the world according to sheep
Coulthard, Sally2021
Books, Manuscripts
From the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the rolling hills of medieval England to the vast sheep farms of modern-day Australia, sheep have been central to the human story. Starting with our Neolithic ancestors' first forays into sheep-rearing nearly 10,000 years ago, these remarkable animals have fed us, clothed us, changed our diet and languages, helped us to win wars, decorated our homes, and financed the conquest of large swathes of the Earth. Sally Coulthard weaves the rich and fascinating story of sheep into a vivid and colourful tapestry, thickly threaded with engaging anecdotes and remarkable ovine facts, whose multiple strands reflect the deep penetration of these woolly animals into every aspect of human society and culture.
Main title:
A short history of the world according to sheep / Sally Coulthard.
Author:
Coulthard, Sally, author
Imprint:
London : Apollo, 2021.
Collation:
320 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781789544213 (pbk)
Dewey class:
636.309
Local class:
636.309
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3166073