Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes

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Why did Emperor Augustus always have a seal skin nearby? What was the most dangerous part of a chariot race, and how could a wolf help with toothache? An Ancient Roman Bestiary reveals who the Romans were through the fascinating relationship they had with the animals that lived and died alongside them. The story begins with the founding myth of Romulus, a warrior raised by a she-wolf. From there, we enter a world of chariot horses, celebrity lions, beloved dogs, poisonous snakes and burning fox tails. In accessible chapters covering everything from how to predict the future with bird entrails to methods of training your elephant, Caroline Freeman-Cuerden shows you ancient Rome as its never been seen before. AUTHOR: Caroline Freeman-Cuerden has a first-class degree in Latin with Greek from UCL and a master' s degree in Ancient History from Warwick University. She lives in Coventry and is the author of Veterans' Voices: Coventry' s Unsung Heroes of the Second World War. 16 b/w illustrations