From the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the vast sheep farms of modern day Australia, sheep have been central to the human story. Since our Neolithic ancestors' first forays into sheep-rearing nearly 11,000 years ago, these remarkable animals have fed us, clothed us, changed our diet and language, and financed the conquest of large swathes of the Earth.
Bestselling author and columnist Sally Coulthard provides a compelling exploration of the profound impact sheep have had on human civilisation, unveiling how sheep shaped agriculture, trade and culture worldwide. This engaging exploration reveals the profound and often overlooked impact of these woolly creatures on the development of civilisations throughout the ages.
• 'A snappy, stimulating book, and certainly not just for shepherds' (Mail on Sunday)
• 'Full of fascinating social history' (Independent)
• 'You won't look at a sheep in the same way again' (Country Living)
• 'Full of fascinating social history' (Independent)
• 'You won't look at a sheep in the same way again' (Country Living)
Join Global Book Club Plymouth with the Brest-Plymouth Twinning Book Club for this joint meeting to discuss how sheep have influenced culture across the globe.
This free event is open to all. You can attend in person or online on Zoom using the following details:
• https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89226558617?pwd=rItfaGWVI3yYzvEqmKQ9I5W9bbOHQz.1
• Meeting ID: 892 2655 8617, Passcode: 120382
• https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89226558617?pwd=rItfaGWVI3yYzvEqmKQ9I5W9bbOHQz.1
• Meeting ID: 892 2655 8617, Passcode: 120382
Please email Sue Kay (s.kay@blueyonder.co.uk) for any queries.