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Exploring Heavenly Horses in ‘Under Heaven’ and ‘Empires of the Steppes’

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Guy Gavriel Kay's bestselling book "Under Heaven" introduced the concept of the Heavenly Horses to me, but my true fascination was sparked when I delved into their historical roots within the pages of Kenneth W. Harl's "Empires of the Steppes." The real life Ferghana Heavenly Horses played an interesting role throughout ancient Chinese history and I detail both the War of Heavenly Horses and the...

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Wyatt McGilllen

Hey there! I'm Wyatt McGillen, a 26-year-old book enthusiast from Wisconsin. My background includes a bachelors of arts with majors in Philosophy, History, and Politics and Government and a national finalist in impromptu speaking.

I love learning about our world and how we fit into it. This blog is an accumulation of philosophy, sociology, and impromptu speaking. These topics are all filled with captivating stories, interesting facts, and profound ideas. All of which enrich my life and hopefully yours.

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