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A Short History of the World According to Sheep
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
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A Short History of the World According to Sheep
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Publisher's Summary
An addictively free-ranging survey of the massive impact that the domesticated ungulates of the genus Ovis have had on human history.
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. Enormous fortunes and new, society-changing industries have been made from the fleeces of sheep and cities shaped by shepherds' markets and meat trading.
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.
Critic Reviews
"This book deserves a place in your bookcase next to Harari's Sapiens. It's every bit as fascinating and is surely destined to be just as successful." (Julian Norton)
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- Tina
- 18-02-2022
Fascinating stuff beautifully narrated!
Really enjoyed this book and learned a lot more than just about sheep! The narration was perfect for the topic too.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-07-2024
Fascinating
Loved it and her information and knowledge on the humble sheep was so so amazing
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- Belinda
- 26-05-2021
Great book!
I really enjoyed reading this book. It’s short, and to the point, with lots of interesting facts. If you are at all interested in wool, fibre arts or a brief history of agriculture, this is a great book to start with.
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- Glenda K.
- 29-12-2023
Informative and an engaging listen
This is a short but enjoyable listen. The book cleverly weaves together the history of sheep farming with changes in modern society. Concise and clearly written, and narrated similarly well.
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