Project Gutenberg 2018-06-18 Public domain in the USA. 190 Gilbey, Walter, Sir 1831 1914 Gilbey, Walter, Sir, 1st Bart. Gilbey, Sir Walter 02021082 The Great Horse; or, The War Horse from the time of the Roman Invasion till its development into the Shire Horse. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Great Horse; or, The War Horse" by Sir Walter Gilbey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the origins and developments of the Shire Horse, tracing its lineage from the ancient Great Horse used during the Roman invasion of Britain. Gilbey presents a comprehensive examination of the horse's evolution over centuries, emphasizing its significance in British history, particularly in warfare and agriculture. The content of the book is structured chronologically, covering various time periods including the Roman invasion, the Medieval era, and the agricultural advancements in the 19th century. Gilbey provides detailed insights into how the Great Horse was prized for its strength and size, which were indispensable for knights in armor and for agricultural labor as society transitioned from reliance on oxen. Through careful research and the inclusion of historical records and illustrations, the text embodies the respect and admiration held for the breed, while marking its development from a warhorse into the modern Shire Horse, vital for farm work. The book serves as a valuable resource for horse enthusiasts and historians alike, capturing the evolution of a breed that has played a significant role in Britain's agricultural and military heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Horses Shire horse Horses -- Great Britain -- History SF Text Category: History - British Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 150395 2025-07-23T04:08:20.424001 text/html 143689 2021-01-24T14:43:48 text/html 3614007 2025-07-23T04:08:25.621012 application/epub+zip 3607441 2025-07-23T04:08:21.507012 application/epub+zip 102026 2025-07-23T04:08:20.868988 application/epub+zip 3658952 2025-07-23T04:08:28.816946 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3629406 2025-07-23T04:08:24.411043 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147197 2022-08-25T18:08:54.136167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120494 2025-07-23T04:08:19.978986 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 120454 2018-06-18T14:59:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20211 2025-07-23T04:08:28.965934 application/rdf+xml 13922 2025-07-23T04:08:20.943965 image/jpeg 2284 2025-07-23T04:08:20.906974 image/jpeg 46309 2018-06-18T14:59:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 3445267 2021-01-24T14:43:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 3600698 2025-07-23T04:08:20.532969 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia