Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome

Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome
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Download or read book Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome written by George Jennison and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1937 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome" is a complete and comprehensive investigation of the rise, function, and pageantry of wild and domesticated animals as household pets and as fodder for entertainment in the Roman world.


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