The Beast Within: Animals in the Middle Ages

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Summary: Something to think about
Review: Well-researched treatment of man's relationships with the domestic animal kingdom. This book traces the history of animals as fictional characters, anthropomorphic characters, beasts of burden, food, companions, and, um, "special" companions to Western man. Interesting and enlightening stories accompany statistics to describe, without judging, these relationships. Should be required reading for animal lovers of all backgrounds.