Dogs in Medieval Manuscripts (new edition) (British Library Medieval Guides) - Hardcover

Book 2 of 3: British Library Medieval Guides

Kathleen Walker-Meikle

 
9780712353021: Dogs in Medieval Manuscripts (new edition) (British Library Medieval Guides)

Synopsis

Throughout the Middle Ages, medieval manuscripts often featured dogs, from beautiful and loving depictions of man's best friend, to bloodthirsty illustrations of savage beasts, to more whimsical and humorous interpretations.

Featuring stunning illustrations from the British Librarys rich medieval collection, Dogs in Medieval Manuscripts provides - through discussion of dogs both real and imaginary - an astonishing picture of the relationship of dogs to humans in the medieval world.

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About the Author

Kathleen Walker-Meikle completed her PhD at University College, London on late-medieval pet keeping. She is currently a research fellow at King's College, London and writes on medieval and early-modern animals and medicine.

From the Back Cover

Throughout the Middle Ages, medieval manuscripts often featured dogs, from beautiful and loving depictions of man's best friend, to bloodthirsty illustrations of savage beasts, to more whimsical and humorous interpretations.

Featuring stunning illustrations from the British Librarys rich medieval collection, Dogs in Medieval Manuscripts provides - through discussion of dogs both real and imaginary - an astonishing picture of the relationship of dogs to humans in the medieval world.

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