I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it in detail. But usually in such a story, there would be a horse trainer or a rider as a main character. They would be the ones with a deep connection to the horses.
The themes in 'the hearts of horses historical fiction' may include survival. Horses were essential for survival in many historical scenarios. Their strength and speed could mean the difference between life and death for the characters. Also, loyalty could be a theme, as the bond between a person and their horse was often very strong in those times.
There were many famous horse steeds in Chinese history.
1 Qin Shihuang's unification war: Qin Shihuang's unification war was one of the most famous wars in Chinese history. During this war, Qin Shihuang used a large number of slave horses, which provided powerful support for his military operations. According to historical records, Qin Shihuang used more than ten thousand horses, including a large number of good horses and famous horses.
2. Xiang Yu's horse racing: Xiang Yu was one of the famous generals in Chinese history. He was also a horse racing enthusiast. During the war between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, he had organized a horse race and used local famous horses and good horses to win the race.
3. The riding and shooting skills of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was one of the famous emperors in Chinese history. He paid great attention to the development of riding and shooting skills. During his reign, he vigorously developed the riding and archery industry and trained a large number of horses and knights, which made the riding and archery power of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty very strong.
4. Guan Yu's Horsemanship: Guan Yu was one of the famous generals in Chinese history. He was very good at riding horses. According to historical records, Guan Yu once used a famous horse in a battle. This horse provided him with great help and allowed him to successfully defeat his enemy.
Napoleon was one of the famous military strategists and politicians in Chinese history. He was also an equestrian enthusiast. Napoleon had used many excellent horses, and his riding skills were excellent. During the reign of Napoleon, he built many equestrian schools and training centers, which made great contributions to the equestrian sport in Europe.
Since I haven't read it in detail, I can't say for sure. However, in historical fictions like this, the main characters are often members of families, workers, or people with different social statuses who play important roles in the story related to the historical context.
One book that might fit the bill is 'Fire Bringer' by David Clement - Davis. It's a fictional story that involves deer but also has elements that can be related to the idea of extinct species and their place in the ecosystem, much like how extinct horses once were part of the prehistoric landscape. However, it's not a pure historical fiction about extinct horses.
The following are historical figures and stories related to horses:
1 Alexander the Great: He was considered one of the greatest military commanders in the ancient world. He rode a horse to conquer the world and founded the Alexander Empire.
2. Tang Monk: A Buddhist monk in the Tang Dynasty of China. He rode a famous horse, the White Dragon Horse, and finally succeeded in reaching the Western Heaven to obtain the scriptures after 81 difficulties.
3. Napoleon was a military strategist and politician in French history. He rode a famous horse, Saint Lucia, and once led the army to a series of victories on the European battlefield.
4. Guan Yu: He was a famous general of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. He rode a famous horse, the Red Rabbit Horse. He was known as Guan Yunchang and had performed well on the battlefield many times.
Xiang Yu was a famous general in the last years of the Qin Dynasty. He rode a famous horse, the Dark Stallion Horse. He led the Chu Han War and ultimately failed, but he was also known as the General on Horseback.
6. Jia Baoyu: The protagonist in the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber" by Cao Xueqin, a writer of the Qing Dynasty. He rode a famous horse,"Baoju", which was one of the important images in the novel.
These historical figures and historical stories all had horses, showing the important value and influence of horses in the long river of history.
One significant aspect is their role in transportation. In historical fictions, horses were the main means of getting around. They allowed characters to travel long distances quickly, which was crucial for the plot development, such as in western novels.
Horses in fiction can be magical. Take the 'Pegasus' in Greek mythology. It has wings and can fly in the sky. This kind of horse represents the imagination of people. It often appears in fantasy novels and gives a sense of mystery and wonder to the story.