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The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity

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The Legacy of Indo-European Invaders

This chapter examines the transformative effect of Indo-European marauders on Neolithic societies, shifting them from egalitarian to militaristic structures. It further investigates the controversial introduction of horses in the Americas, illustrating how their impact led to ecological disruption and the decline of Indigenous Plains peoples.

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