An illustrated history of Great Britain told through dogs Throughout history they have sniffed, rolled, shaken and pawed their way to our hearts, and behind almost every great Briton is a faithful hound. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Britain from Roman times to the present and looks at our native British breeds and the extraordinary roles they played in society, from providing entertainment to herding livestock to guiding the visually impaired. Dogs have fought in war, searched in trouble, aided in industry and offered companionship with no reward. They crop up in almost every aspect of history, and offer a fascinating insight into the shaping of the British nation. AUTHOR: Emma White completed a masters degree in British First World War studies at the University of Birmingham and is now studying for her PhD in the use of dogs in the First World War at the University of Chichester. She was project manager for the Great War West Sussex project, and has previously worked in two Greater London archives. She gives numerous talks on dogs in history and has appeared on radio. SELLING POINTS: ? Tells the story of Britain through its dogs ? from the mastiffs of Roman Britain to the Tudors' spaniels, Queen Victoria's pugs and the First World War Dog School of Instruction ? Showcases native dog breeds together with stories of heroic and historically significant dogs who have been involved in key events such as WWI and the sinking of the Titanic ? Beautifully illustrated with stunning colour photographs and black and white historical images 150 b/w illustrations
