The Dog Book

Dogs of Historical Distinction

Kathleen Walker-Meikle

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Shire Publications
10 August 2014

History; Dogs as pets; Gift books

The perfect gift for any dog lover, this is the story of man's best friend from the canine gods of Ancient Egypt to the heroic mascots of the Second World War. Over the millennia dogs have been hailed as gods, demons, saints, military heroes, even reigning kings – and all the while have been the keen hunters, loyal guards and beloved pets we know today. They feature in Egyptian myth, classical astronomy, medieval romances and early modern portraiture; they took part in the court-life of Imperial China, in early Hollywood film studios and in intrepid expeditions to the North Pole. Featuring the pampered pets of Queen Victoria and Pablo Picasso, popular medieval dog names, regimental mascots of the Napoleonic Wars and tales of canine loyalty through the ages, this beautifully illustrated volume shows how dogs have for millennia been the beloved companions of peasants and princes alike.

By: Kathleen Walker-Meikle
Imprint: Shire Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 140mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 279g
ISBN: 9781908402905
ISBN 10: 1908402903
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 10 August 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction /A History of Dogs

Kathleen Walker-Meikle is the author of Medieval Pets (Boydell and Brewer, 2012), Medieval Cats and Medieval Dogs (British Library, 2011 and 2013 respectively). She was awarded her PhD in History at University College London and is currently researching animals and medicine in the Middle Ages.