Cats in medieval manuscripts

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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 …

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Title Statements

Full title :Cats in medieval manuscripts / Kathleen Walker-Meikle.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2019

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):British Library
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2019

Notes

Originally published in 2011.

Manuscripts examined in the book chiefly from the Bodleian Library.

The Physical Object

Description:88 pages : : color illustrations, color facsimiles ; : 20 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780712352932, 0712352937
oclc:on1099912953
LC Classification:ND3339
Dewey Decimal:745.6/7

Subjects

Art médiéval -- Europe de l'Ouest Art, Medieval Art, Medieval -- Europe, Western Cats in art Cats in art -- History Cats in art -- History -- To 1500 Enluminure médiévale -- Europe de l'Oue… History Illumination of books and manuscripts, … Illumination of books and manuscripts, … Illustrated works Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern… Manuscripts, Medieval Manuscripts, Medieval -- Illustrations.… Manuscrits latins médiévaux et modernes… Manuscrits médiévaux -- Illustrations. … To 1500 Western Europe