"Much of the narrative of Raiders, Rulers, and Traders takes place on the Eurasian steppe, whose westernmost grassy plains give way to dense forest and rugged mountains in the Carpathians, Bohemia, and the Alps. Western Europe had a very different experience with horses. The horse-breeding peoples of the steppe never succeeded in conquering this part of the world, west of the old Iron Curtain frontier between the Soviet bloc and NATO, though they tried several times."
"The steppe conquerors-Bulgarians, Serbs, Croats, and Magyars (Hungarians) durably imprinted their names across eastern Europe. The Polish nobility claimed descent from ancient steppe invaders, whose tombs, full of treasure and sacrificial horses, are found all over that country."
"This book provides an insightful introduction to the diverse peoples who roamed the Eurasian Steppe and their interactions with neighbouring states. It will be particularly valuable for those studying the role of horses in ancient and medieval societies, offering a comprehensive exploration of their significance in shaping these cultures and their connections."
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