Heraldry by Julian Franklyn, Alan Keith-Hill
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Overview: Coats of arms, family crests, military insignia, and the like have long intrigued many people. The very title of this unique book, Heraldry, brings to mind visions of Medieval castles, gallant knights, blushing damsels, and noble lords. And there is probably no family anywhere that has not at one time or another wished to know whether or not it had a family crest somewhere in its history that might be placed on display as a conversation piece. Now Julian Franklyn, a well-known expert in this field, has undertaken the task of presenting to the modern reader a simple, concise, illustrated study of this fascinating and historic field. This remarkable book will do more than simply inform you; it will involve you as well. You will first be given a brief history of heraldry-from the days of William the Conqueror to the present-which is followed by a chapter entitled “Geography and Geometry,” in which you will learn of Dexter flanks, Sinister bases, and the like. ( But the famous Bar Sinister, the author points out, is not a proper heraldic design. ) Next you will encounter the types and names of the various patterns that appear “On the Field.” You will discover terms that will in all likelihood be new to you: the “rustre,” the “mullet,” the “fusil,” and many more. And of course the familiar lion and unicorn, eagle, and fleur de lis are not overlooked.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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