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August 6, 2021 | History
A fascinating exploration, spanning two thousand years, ofthe central role exotic animals have played in war, diplomacy, and thepomp of rulers and luminaries.
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The Medici Giraffe
2009, Little, Brown and Company
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The Medici giraffe: and other tales of exotic animals and power
2006, Little, Brown and Co.
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0316525650 9780316525657
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The Medici Giraffe
August 21, 2006, Little, Brown and Company
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Elephants for a kingdom
Controlling nature in the Roman arena
How a giraffe turned a merchant into a prince
Human animals in the new world and the old
Rudolf II's empire of knowledge
The black swans of Malmaison
Beyond private delight
Little people in furry suits.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-402) and index.
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