Pawprints of History: Dogs and the Course of Human Events

Stanley Coren


Behind every great man (or woman) is a great dog? Each chapter in this unparalleled survey bursts with tales of well-known figures and canine companions of every breed and disposition, from lap-dogs and four-legged warriors to sleuthing hounds and sedentary pugs. One example: King Charles II granted hereditary titles of nobility on his dogs so that they might accompany him into the House of Lords.


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