Hardworking, swift, loyal and capable of great heroism, horses have been our constant companions for thousands of years. Using stunning illustrations, The Horse Book pairs famous historical figures with their faithful mounts including: Alexander the Great's beloved steed at whose death he dedicated the city of Alexandria Bucephala; the cruel Roman emperor Caligula who made his horse a consul; the brave horses in the First World War; and horses of famous figures from El Cid to Napoleon. This is the perfect gift for the horse lover - a guide to the role of horses in history and the people who rode them.
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Descrizione del libro:
A sumptuously illustrated history of famous horses and their owners from Alexander the Great to Roy Rogers.
L'autore:
Kathleen Walker-Meikle is the author of The Dog Book and The Cat Book, Medieval Pets, Medieval Cats and Medieval Dogs. She was awarded her PhD in History at University College London and is currently continuing her research into animals in the Middle Ages.
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- EditoreShire Publications
- Data di pubblicazione2017
- ISBN 10 1784422274
- ISBN 13 9781784422271
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine144