The Horse as Cultural Icon

The Horse as Cultural Icon
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 427
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ISBN-10 : 9789004212060
ISBN-13 : 900421206X
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Book Synopsis The Horse as Cultural Icon by : Peter Edwards

Download or read book The Horse as Cultural Icon written by Peter Edwards and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In spite of the importance of horses to Western society until comparatively recent times, scholars have paid very little attention to them. This volume helps to redress the balance, emphasizing their iconic appeal as well as their utilitarian functions.


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