The Medici Giraffe and Other Tales of Exotic Animals and Power
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The Medici Giraffe and Other Tales of Exotic Animals and Power

Marina Belozerskaya
3.59
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A fascinating exploration, spanning two thousand years, of the central role exotic animals have played in war, diplomacy, and the pomp of rulers and luminaries.
Genres: HistoryNonfictionAnimalsNatureNatural HistoryTravelScienceWorld HistoryEnvironmentArt
414 Pages

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