Sicilian Genealogy and Heraldry

Sicilian Genealogy and Heraldry

Author: Louis Mendola

Publisher: Trinacria Editions LLC

Published: 2014-11-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780615796932

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A guide to Sicilian family history research. Mendola covers everything from parochial, civil and tax records to genetic haplotyping. Social context--folk customs, government, religion, law, rural life--is considered at length.


The Illustrated Book of Heraldry

The Illustrated Book of Heraldry

Author: Stephen Slater

Publisher: Lorenz Books

Published: 2018-10-30

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780754834601

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Comprehensively covers every aspect of the history, language and use of heraldry.


A Complete Guide To Heraldry

A Complete Guide To Heraldry

Author: Chorles Fox Davies

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-10-15

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13:

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Dive into the fascinating world of heraldry with "A Complete Guide to Heraldry" by Charles Fox Davies. This comprehensive resource unravels the rich history and intricate details of coats of arms, crests, and heraldic symbols that have defined noble lineage for centuries. What secrets lie behind the colors and designs of a family crest? Discover the art and science that govern this ancient tradition! From the origins of heraldry to its modern-day applications, this guide offers readers an in-depth understanding of heraldic terminology, rules, and the symbolism associated with each element. Whether you are a historian, a genealogist, or simply curious about your own heritage, this book is an essential tool for unlocking the stories behind the symbols. Are you ready to uncover the meaning behind your family’s emblem? Richly illustrated and thoroughly researched, Davies’ guide serves not only as a reference but as an invitation to explore the cultural significance of heraldry. You’ll gain insights into how these emblems have shaped identities and represented honor throughout the ages. Now is your chance to become an expert in this captivating field. Will you seize the opportunity to elevate your knowledge of heraldry? Take the first step into the realm of noble symbols. Purchase "A Complete Guide to Heraldry" today and embark on your journey into a world of heritage and tradition!


Russian Heraldry and Nobility

Russian Heraldry and Nobility

Author: Donald R. Mandich

Publisher: Dramco

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 714

ISBN-13:

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English language adaptation of the Obschii Gerbovnik Dvorianskikh Rodov Vserossiiskoi Imperii (Heraldic register of the Noble Families of the Russian Empire).


Lines of Succession

Lines of Succession

Author: Jiří Louda

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780316724289

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LINES OF SUCCESSION was first published in 1981 and is now available in paperback for the first time. It presents a comprehensive account of both the heraldic and the genealogical history of European Royalty and is fully illustrated throughout.Beginning with heraldry in the eleventh century, the two experts who collaborated to make the book present the heraldic shields as well as the genealogy of all the Royal families of Europe, past and present. The genealogical tables provide detailed family trees, country by country. The coat-of-arms representing the various matrimonial alliances show how heraldic devices evolved and developed from simple symbols to complex quarterings. Additional tables highlight the most important historical events involving dynastic succession. The text describes the historical background to each Royal family tree, and shows how such events are reflected in the make-up of the Royal coat of arms.


Heraldry, Pageantry and Social Display in Medieval England

Heraldry, Pageantry and Social Display in Medieval England

Author: Peter R. Coss

Publisher: Boydell Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781843830368

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Discussion of display through a range of artefacts and in a variety of contexts: family and lineage, social distinction and aspiration, ceremony and social bonding, and the expression of power and authority. Medieval culture was intensely visual. Although this has long been recognised by art historians and by enthusiasts for particular media, there has been little attempt to study social display as a subject in its own right. And yet, display takes us directly into the values, aspirations and, indeed, anxieties of past societies. In this illustrated volume a group of experts address a series of interrelated themes around the issue of display and do so in a waywhich avoids jargon and overly technical language. Among the themes are family and lineage, social distinction and aspiration, ceremony and social bonding, and the expression of power and authority. The media include monumental effigies, brasses, stained glass, rolls of arms, manuscripts, jewels, plate, seals and coins. Contributors: MAURICE KEEN, DAVID CROUCH, PETER COSS, CAROLINE SHENTON, ADRIAN AILES, FRÉDÉRIQUE LACHAUD, MARIAN CAMPBELL, BRIAN and MOIRA GITTOS, NIGEL SAUL, FIONN PILBROW, CAROLINE BARRON and JOHN WATTS.