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Concise Encyclopedia of Heraldry

By: Senate

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Reference Books (Senate)


Product Info

Title
Concise Encyclopedia of Heraldry
Publisher
Category
Author
Guy Cadogan Rothery
Publish Year
1995
Pages
360
Dimensions
5.5x8.5x1"
NKG Part #
2147952367
Type
Softcover

Description

Heraldry can be traced back to the dawn of history, before writing, when pictorial representations were used to identify individuals, families and tribes. Early on, heraldry took its place as an integral part of warfare. By the Middle Ages, it has blossomed into a complex system of fabulous colored images emblazoned upon the shields, helmets and surcoats of lords and knights.

In this compact volume is a concise guide to the intricate language and colorful symbolism of heraldry. The evolution of emblems is explained along with shapes, colors, their combinations, and what they mean.