Dogs in Medieval Manuscripts

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 Library's 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. Now in a gift book format.

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.

Summary

Featuring stunning illustrations from the British Library's 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.

Additional text

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 Library's 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.

Product details

• Authors: Kathleen Walker-Meikle, Walker-Meikle Kathleen
• Publisher: British Library
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780712353021
• ISBN: 978-0-7123-5302-1
• No. of pages: 96
• Series: British Library Medieval Guide
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; History: specific events & topics, PETS / Dogs / General, Medieval History, History of Art, History of art: Byzantine & Medieval art c 500 CE to c 1400, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Dogs as pets, History: specific events and topics, European history: medieval period, middle ages, c 1154 to c 1485 (Plantagenet and Angevin period)