The Horses Of The Conquest (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436716093)

""The Horses of the Conquest"" by Graham R. B. Cunninghame is a comprehensive study of the role that horses played in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. The book explores the history of the horses that were brought to the New World by the Spanish and their impact on the indigenous peoples, as well as the military tactics and strategies that were developed around the use of horses in battle. Cunninghame also delves into the breeding and training of horses in Spain and how this affected their performance in the New World. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and drawings, and includes a glossary of horse-related terms. Overall, ""The Horses of the Conquest"" provides a fascinating look at the crucial role that horses played in the conquest of the Americas and their lasting impact on the continent's history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Graham R. B. Cunninghame
ISBN-10: 1436716098
ISBN-13: 9781436716093
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d