CATS IN MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS

Cats were illustrated in medieval manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages, often in exquisite detail and frequently accompanied by th eir natural prey, mice. Medieval cats were viewed as treasured pets, as fearsome mousers, as canny characters in fables, as associat es of the Devil and as magical creatures. Featuring an array of fascinating illustrations from the British Library's rich medieval c ollection, Cats in Medieval Manuscripts includes anecdotes about cats - both real and imaginary - to provide a fascinating picture o f the li...[Read more]