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Cats in Medieval Manuscripts

by Kathleen Walker-Meikle
Cats in Medieval Manuscripts
Cats in Medieval Manuscripts

Medieval cats: nuanced, illustrated, and historically cultural.

If you love cats and have a soft spot for medieval history, "Cats in Medieval Manuscripts" will be a delightful journey. Kathleen Walker-Meikle offers a glimpse into how these elegant creatures were perceived and depicted centuries ago. It's a charming and visually rich exploration that could pleasantly accompany your coffee table selection or serve as a unique conversation starter.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Cats in Medieval Manuscripts

by Kathleen Walker-Meikle
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ISBN: 9780712352932
Authors: Kathleen Walker-Meikle
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Date of Publication: 2019-10-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Art History
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 81 readers)

Description

Cats were illustrated in medieval manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages, often in exquisite detail and frequently accompanied by their natural prey, mice. Medieval cats were viewed as treasured pets, as fearsome mousers, as canny characters in fables, as associates of the Devil, and as magical creatures. Featuring an array of fascinating illustrations from the British Library's rich medieval collection, Cats in Medieval Manuscripts includes anecdotes about cats—both real and imaginary—to provide a fascinating picture of the life of the cat and its relationship with humans during the Medieval period.
 

Medieval cats: nuanced, illustrated, and historically cultural.

If you love cats and have a soft spot for medieval history, "Cats in Medieval Manuscripts" will be a delightful journey. Kathleen Walker-Meikle offers a glimpse into how these elegant creatures were perceived and depicted centuries ago. It's a charming and visually rich exploration that could pleasantly accompany your coffee table selection or serve as a unique conversation starter.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.