Heraldry: For the Local Historian and Genealogist - Couverture souple

Friar, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0750910852 ISBN 13 : 9780750910859

Editeur : Sutton Publishing Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

Ubiquitous in the fabric of our ancient churches, castles and houses, in documents, and on monuments and stained glass, heraldry represents a treasure-house of information for both the historian and genealogist, but one which often remains closed due to its apparent complexity and inaccessibility. This handbook presents the subject in plain English, explaining its origins and significance in the lives of noble families, the interpretation of heraldic devices, and the symbols themselves.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Ubiquitous in the fabric of our ancient churches, castles and houses, in documents, and on monuments and stained glass, heraldry represents a treasure house of information for both the historian and genealogist. Here Stephen Friar, an experienced armorist and historian, provides the reader with the keys to unlock the mysteries of heraldry's language, conventions and traditions. The origins of heraldry and its significance in the live of our noble and gentle forebears are considered, as are the interception of heraldic devices: the systems of marshalling which record affiliation, marriage and inheritance; cadency , by which the younger members of a family may be identified; and the symbols themselves, which often contain obscure references to a family's history and its fluctuating relationships with the Crown. The conventions of armory are explained, and there is a useful section on the interpretation of blazon, the language of heraldry, complemented with an illustrated glossary. With over one hundred black-and-white photographs, sixteen pages of colour illustrations and exquisite line-drawings by Andrew Jamieson and John Ferguson, this volume provides a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to the subject. Stephen Friar is a writer and historian. His previous books include The Comparison to Churches, The Companion to Local History, The Companion to Cathedrals and Abbeys and The Companion to Castles all published by The History Press.

Biographie de l'auteur

Stephen Friar has also written The Local History Companion, The Sutton Companion to Castles and the Companion to the English Parish Church. He lives in Dorset.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sutton Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0750910852
• ISBN 13: 9780750910859
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible