Early Riders

London: Routledge, 2004. First Edition. Octavo. Cloth boards (hardcover); dustjacket; 218pp. Tight, unmarked copy in crisp, unworn dustwrapper; near-new.

Paperback / softback. New. Examines the question of the origins of man's relations with the horse. This work questions the belief that on the Eurasian steppes men were riding in battle as early as 4000 BC, and suggests that it was not until around 900 BC that men were proficient enough to handle a bow, sword or spear… Read more about this item

2004. Europe, Asia, Horses. Routledge, 218 p., fine boards and dust jacket.

Paperback / softback. New. Examines the question of the origins of man's relations with the horse. This work questions the belief that on the Eurasian steppes men were riding in battle as early as 4000 BC, and suggests that it was not until around 900 BC that men were proficient enough to handle a bow, sword or spear… Read more about this item

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; A wide-ranging account of horse-riding and horse-rearing in Central Asia, Europe and the Greek world. Using archaeology, iconographic and textual evidence, Drews shows when horseback riding began, when riders became secure enough to han

Routledge, 2004. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 218 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Taylor & Francis, 2008. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 232 pages. 9.10x6.10x0.70 inches.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Taylor & Francis, 2008. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 232 pages. 9.10x6.10x0.70 inches.