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City of Ravens: The Extraordinary History of London, its Tower and Its Famous Ravens

Solves the mystery of when and how ravens came to the Tower of London, and explicates their past use and present symbolism.

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"City of Ravens is a wonderful contribution to the modern history and mythology of one of the world's greatest cities: but also one to the understanding of myth itself, and of the changing relationship between humans and animals."

— Ronald Hutton, Commissioner of English Heritage

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 206 pages

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