# Raiders, Rulers, and Traders - The Horse and the Rise of Empires - An Interview with author David Chaffetz

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Podcast: [Russian Rulers History Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/russian-rulers-history-podcast-999681)
Published: 2025-06-22T18:00:00+00:00
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