num_pages: 304
description: An addictively free-ranging survey of the huge impact that sheep 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 10000 years ago they've fed us clothed us changed our diet and languages helped us to win wars decorated our homes and financed pioneers and privateers to conquer large swathes of the earth. Vast fortunes have been built on the backs 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 brimful of 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.
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title: A Short History of the World According to Sheep
publisher: Head of Zeus