A Short History of the World According to Sheep

'Sally Coulthard's story of how sheep shaped the human story is full of rich pickings ... Full of fascinating social history' * Independent * 'Global in scope, with fascinating vignettes from the ancient world to the present day, this is anything but woolly' * BBC History Magazine * 'A snappy, stimulating book, and certainly not just for shepherds' * Mail on Sunday * 'Overflows with anecdotes and ovine facts with Coulthard showing how intrinsic sheep have been to human society and culture' * This England * 'This book deserves a place in your bookcase next to Harari's Sapiens. It's every bit as fascinating and is surely destined to be just as successful' -- Julian Norton 'I absolutely LOVE this ... It's a perfect light-hearted informative history' -- Philippa Sandall 'Sally Coulthard weaves the rich and fascinating story of sheep into a vivid and colourful tapestry ... Sally's book is threaded with engaging anecdotes and remarkable ovine facts' * Yorkshire Post * '[An] intriguing book ... You won't look at a sheep in the same way again' * Country Living * 'Love a sheep? Yorkshire writer Sally Coulthard has the ovis covered!' * Yorkshire Life * 'You often see them on walks, but what do you really know about the woolly bleaters? Sally Coulthard reveals mind-boggling facts in her new book' * Country Walking * 'The rich and fascinating story of the sheep, masterfully told. Such a splendid book' * Waterstones * Over the course of some 300 pages, Sally Coulthard weaves the rich and fascinating story of sheep into a suitably colourful woollen tapestry' * Countryside * 'I've been listening to A Short History of the World According to Sheep ... Light-hearted and fun, it is also fascinating and I feel like I have learnt so much' * Scottish Book Trust * 'Author Sally Coulthard stitches together fascinating tidbits, exploring the sheep's relationship to human civilization and culture' * Spin Off *