الوحوش.. عن الحيوانات في العصور الوسطى

#### What a strange world the people of the Middle Ages lived in! To them, dragons, unicorns and phoenixes were as real as monkeys, dogs and elephants. In animal books. * Real animals were depicted alongside mythical creatures. The purpose of these books was not to show what animals exist in the world, but rather to explain their meanings. This modern book collects most of the best medieval examples. Each animal is described as it was pronounced in the original texts, and vignettes are provided for each entry explaining its historical and cultural context. All the images are taken from medieval bestiaries and form a unique treasure trove of images. “This book provides an insight into the medieval view of nature in general and animals in particular.” (Tom Hermansson, PTJ) “A joyful procession of monsters and animals \[...\] Monster books are among the most beautiful books produced by the medieval art of writing. Their modern counterparts (here in a new edition) are no less beautiful in form. The luxurious paper, beautiful design and exquisite illustrations - taken from medieval books - truly attract the reader” (Cleo)