Handbook of Heraldry (Classic Reprint): With Instructions for Tracing Pedigrees and Deciphering Ancient Mss; Rules for the Appointment of Liveries &C - Couverture souple

Cussans, John E.

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ISBN 10 : 133034006X ISBN 13 : 9781330340066

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the history and practice of heraldry with a trusted reference. This comprehensive guide unlocks the symbols, rules, and ceremonies that have shaped coats of arms for centuries. Accessible and carefully organized, it helps readers understand blazoning, marshalling, and the meanings behind colors, charges, and emblems.

Though rich in detail, the book stays grounded in practical description. It traces how heraldic art evolved, explains the terminology, and shows how arms were used by royalty, nobility, and common households. You’ll find clear explanations of tinctures, charges, and the structure of royal arms, along with notes on how heraldic practice intersects with history, genealogy, and ceremonial life.

What you’ll experience

• Foundational chapters on the rise of heraldry and how armory is recorded


• Guidance on blazoning, crests, supporters, and mottos


• Insights into royal arms, noble titles, and the evolution of heraldic symbols


• Practical information for tracing pedigrees and deciphering historical MSS

Ideal for students of history, genealogy enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how heraldic symbols tell a story across generations.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133034006X
• ISBN 13: 9781330340066
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 404
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