"The Great Horse; or, The War Horse from the time of the Roman Conquest to its development into the Shire Horse.' The author of the book is Sir Walter Gilby. In this book you will learn about the fascinating history of the horse's development as a fighting animal from the time of the Roman conquest to its transformation into the noble representative of the Shire breed. The author explores the influence of different historical eras and events on the appearance, properties and use of this mighty animal in warfare, agriculture and culture. Through painstaking research and his own vision, Sir Walter Gilby reveals to the reader an interesting and important history of the relationship between man and horses, as well as the impact of this relationship on the development of society. This book will be an important addition to the library of anyone interested in the history and culture of the equestrian industry."