The Kings and Their Hawks

The Kings and Their Hawks
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 294
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ISBN-10 : 0300100582
ISBN-13 : 9780300100587
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Book Synopsis The Kings and Their Hawks by : Robin S. Oggins

Download or read book The Kings and Their Hawks written by Robin S. Oggins and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the equivalent of polo-playing today, the sport of falconry was the preserve of the wealthy and royalty, regarded as both a suitable and enjoyable leisure activity, and as a source of status and prestige.


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