The Monstrous Races in Medieval Art and Thought

The Monstrous Races in Medieval Art and Thought
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Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : 9780815650485
ISBN-13 : 0815650485
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Download or read book The Monstrous Races in Medieval Art and Thought written by John Block Friedman and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Middle Ages, travelers in Africa and Asia reported that monstrous races thrived beyond the boundaries of the known world. This work offers an introspective look at these races and their interaction with Western art, literature and philosophy.


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