The Animals of Spain

Download or Read eBook The Animals of Spain PDF written by Abel Alves and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The Animals of Spain
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 239
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ISBN-10 : 9789004193895
ISBN-13 : 9004193898
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Book Synopsis The Animals of Spain by : Abel Alves

Book excerpt: An overlooked area in the burgeoning field of animal studies is explored: the way nonhuman animals in the early modern Spanish empire were valued companions, as well as economic resources. Montaigne was not alone in his appreciation of animal life.


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