Heraldry for the local historian and genealogist
Friar, Stephen1992
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Reveals the complex symbolism behind the heraldry common in medieval British buildings, documents, monuments, and stained glass; outlines the history and function of heraldry; and suggests ways for historians and genealogists to find and use the information it provides. Highly illustrated. The index.
Main title:
Heraldry for the local historian and genealogist / Stephen Friar.
Author:
Imprint:
Stroud : Alan Sutton, 1992.
Collation:
x,271p,[16]p of plates. : ill(some col.), coats of arms(some col.),facsims,1map ; 26cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p[247]-252. - Includes index.
ISBN:
9780862998936
Dewey class:
929.60941929.6094
Language:
English
BRN:
163100