Through the Lion Gate: A History of the Berlin Zoo

In the first English-language history of the Berlin zoo, Gary Bruce traces the fascinating story of one of Germany's most popular cultural institutions, from its 19th century displays of "exotic" peoples to Nazi attempts to breed back long-extinct European cattle. As an institution with broad public reach, the zoo for more than 150 years shaped German views not only of the animal world, but of the human world far beyond Germany's borders. Read More

In the first English-language history of the Berlin zoo, Gary Bruce traces the fascinating story of one of Germany's most popular cultural institutions, from its 19th century displays of "exotic" peoples to Nazi attempts to breed back long-extinct European cattle. As an institution with broad public reach, the zoo for more than 150 years shaped German views not only of the animal world, but of the human world far beyond Germany's borders. Read Less

• All from $6.72
• New Books from $19.84
• Used Books from $6.72
• eBook from $11.70

• • eBook Details

  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $11.70 (Expires Oct 28, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $13.50 (Expires May 01, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $17.99 Title: Through the Lion Gate by Gary Bruce Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic US Print ISBN: 9780190234980, 0190234989 eText ISBN: 9780190235000 Edition: 2017 Format: EPUB eBook	$11.70 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ