
The Story Of The Panoply Of Exotic Animals That Were Brought Into Britain From Time Immemorial Until The Foundation Of The London Zoo And Beyond - A Tale Replete With The Extravagant, The Eccentric, And, On Occasion, The Downright Bizarre. Foreword / By Juliet Clutton-brock -- The Normans To The Tudors -- The Stuarts, 1603-1688 -- William And Mary To George Ii, 1688-c.1760 -- George Iii, C.1760-1811 -- George Iv As Regent And King, C.1811-1830 -- William Iv, C.1830-1837 -- Conclusions. Caroline Grigson. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 269-318) And Indexes.
This work investigates the historical presence and cultural significance of exotic animals imported into England from the Norman period through the early nineteenth century. Caroline Grigson, a distinguished zooarchaeologist, utilizes a vast array of primary sources, including royal records, personal diaries, and artistic depictions, to reconstruct how these creatures were acquired, housed, and perceived by the British public and monarchy. The book argues that the fascination with non-native species served as a barometer for political power, colonial reach, and shifting scientific curiosity over seven centuries.
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Scholars and historians frequently cite this text as a definitive reference for the intersection of natural history and British cultural development. Readers note the meticulous research and the author's ability to synthesize dense archival data into a coherent, engaging historical narrative.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191024112
ISBN-13:
9780191024115
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