Disappearing Cows and Horses: Animals of Egypt's Great Transition
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This book tells the story of the "disappearance" of animals represented by cows and horses in human society in history. The specific time and space is Egypt under the rule of the Ottoman Empire from the 16th to the 19th century. From the perspective of the relationship between humans and animals, it observes its social changes. During this period, Egypt under the rule of the Ottoman Empire transitioned from pre-modern society to modern society, and the relationship between humans and animals also underwent tremendous changes. From the initial close connection and interdependence between humans and animals, the role of animals gradually weakened, and their status in human society gradually became marginalized. This book reorganizes this historical process through three different types of animals, helping to re-understand the history of the Ottoman Empire and Egypt, as well as the transformation of global agricultural society into commercial society and urban society in modern times.
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