Two Letters on the Origin, Antiquity, and History, of Norman Tiles, Stained With Armorial Bearings (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Ancient Norman tiles with armorial bearings reveal a fascinating glimpse of Caen’s medieval past. This description collects the story of tablet floors once laid in the abbey precincts of St. Stephen, Caen, and the coats of arms they display. It traces the tiles from their possible origin in William the Conqueror’s era to how scholars and monks have interpreted their symbols over time, offering a careful look at a piece of heraldic and architectural history.
The book frames the scope and value of these tiles, including:
- The setting: a grand chamber in the Caen abbey complex, with a tiled floor, a central maze, and guard rooms that played a role in medieval life.
- The debate: whether the coats of arms were laid during William’s time or later, and how the arms may have traveled with Norman nobility.
- The specific tiles: details about sixteen tiles that showcase a representative sample of coats of arms, and notes on how later restorations or removals connect to the monuments.
- The method: how antiquaries and researchers corroborate or challenge tradition through inscriptions, pilgrim notes, and historical documents.
Ideal for readers of archaeology, heraldry, and medieval Normandy, this work invites curiosity about how a floor can illuminate social history and lineage.
Ideal for readers of heraldry and Norman history who enjoy carefully balanced scholarly exploration of artifacts and their tradition.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines Norman tiles embedded in the floor of the Abbaye aux Hommes at Caen, France. First commissioned by William the Conqueror as a monastery shortly after his conquest of England, the author became intrigued by the heraldic symbols on these tiles and their possible connection to the Norman invasion of England. Sixteen of the tiles, each depicting a different coat of arms, are analyzed at length. The author situates the tiles within the history of heraldry, discussing the influence of the Crusades and how heraldry developed from a national or provincial distinction into a more personal one, often denoting feudal land tenure. The author argues that the tiles were likely commissioned as a nod to the benefactors who contributed to the monastery's endowment and that they depict the coats of arms of some of William the Conqueror's most loyal followers. The book provides unique insights into the early use of heraldry and offers a fascinating glimpse into the individuals who played a key role in the Norman Conquest. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330785690_0
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