'Well-written and researched - and stunningly illustrated.' - Publishers Weekly'Deeply researched and profoundly enlightening. For anyone who loves cats, this book will come as a revelation ... a compelling read ... it is direct, devoid of sentiment and deeply moving. It left me with much to ponder upon.' - Sir Roy Strong, Country Life'Donald Engels' book is a delight for all cat lovers, and an extremely well written and informative source for those who would dig deeper into 'cat lore' and their history in relation to Man.' - Minerva'what a story, my favourite read this year. It has adjusted my attitude to the sacred, the classical.....everywhere' - Victoria Ellis Darlington Times

• Introduction; Chapter 1 Egypt; Chapter 2 Greece; Chapter 3 Rome; Chapter 4 The Early Middle Ages: AD 500–1000; Chapter 5 Epilogue;

'Well-written and researched - and stunningly illustrated.' - Publishers Weekly'Deeply researched and profoundly enlightening. For anyone who loves cats, this book will come as a revelation ... a compelling read ... it is direct, devoid of sentiment and deeply moving. It left me with much to ponder upon.' - Sir Roy Strong, Country Life'Donald Engels' book is a delight for all cat lovers, and an extremely well written and informative source for those who would dig deeper into 'cat lore' and their history in relation to Man.' - Minerva'what a story, my favourite read this year. It has adjusted my attitude to the sacred, the classical.....everywhere' - Victoria Ellis Darlington Times

• Introduction; Chapter 1 Egypt; Chapter 2 Greece; Chapter 3 Rome; Chapter 4 The Early Middle Ages: AD 500–1000; Chapter 5 Epilogue;

'Well-written and researched - and stunningly illustrated.' - Publishers Weekly'Deeply researched and profoundly enlightening. For anyone who loves cats, this book will come as a revelation ... a compelling read ... it is direct, devoid of sentiment and deeply moving. It left me with much to ponder upon.' - Sir Roy Strong, Country Life'Donald Engels' book is a delight for all cat lovers, and an extremely well written and informative source for those who would dig deeper into 'cat lore' and their history in relation to Man.' - Minerva'what a story, my favourite read this year. It has adjusted my attitude to the sacred, the classical.....everywhere' - Victoria Ellis Darlington Times

• Introduction; Chapter 1 Egypt; Chapter 2 Greece; Chapter 3 Rome; Chapter 4 The Early Middle Ages: AD 500–1000; Chapter 5 Epilogue;