An edition of The Medici giraffe (2006)

The Medici giraffe

and other tales of exotic animals and power

By Marina Belozerskaya

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Publish Date

2006

Publisher

Little, Brown and Co.

Language

eng

Pages

423

Description:

A fascinating exploration, spanning two thousand years, ofthe central role exotic animals have played in war, diplomacy, and thepomp of rulers and luminaries.

subjects: Wild animal collecting, Human-animal relationships, Wild animals as pets, Diplomatic gifts, Nonfiction, Exotic animals, Antiquarian, History, New York Times reviewed, Djur och ma nniskor, Histoira, Djur, Sociala aspekter, Historia, Djur och människor